I hope he is ok.
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Former Eels coach Anderson in hospital after serious accident on beach
By Michael Chammas and Adrian Proszenko
December 31, 2022 — 5.13pm
Sydney Roosters recruitment manager Daniel Anderson is in hospital after suffering a serious injury while body surfing at Soldiers Beach near Norah Head.
The former Parramatta and New Zealand Warriors coach was on holiday with family when he was dumped on his neck by a big wave. The Herald understands the injury caused the 55-year-old to suffer a cardiac arrest.
Former Parramatta coach Daniel Anderson.
Former Parramatta coach Daniel Anderson. PETER RAE
Family members witnessed the incident and rushed to his aid. Anderson was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital and is now in a stable condition. He is on a ventilator and being kept under supervision.
Anderson has enjoyed a long career in rugby league. The former Parramatta Marist High school student began his coaching career under the tutelage of Brian Smith at the Eels in 1999.
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He was handed his first head coaching role by the New Zealand Warriors in 2001, leading the club to its first finals series in the same year.
Anderson then took the Warriors to the club’s first grand final in 2002, but was unable to stop Brad Fittler’s Sydney Roosters, going down 30-8 in the decider.
Anderson enjoyed more success when he linked with St Helens in 2005. He coached the club to three consecutive grand finals, winning one premiership.
He returned to the NRL and the Eels in 2009, joining forces with Jarryd Hayne to lead the Eels on a memorable run to the grand final. Parramatta’s giant-killing run came to a disappointing end at the hands of the Melbourne Storm, who were later stripped of the premiership for systematically rorting the salary cap.
Anderson was handed a job at the Roosters in 2019 and has been instrumental in their junior recruitment.
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The Sydney Morning Herald
Former Eels coach Anderson in hospital after serious accident on beach
By Michael Chammas and Adrian Proszenko
Sydney Roosters recruitment manager Daniel Anderson is in hospital after suffering a serious injury while body surfing at Soldiers Beach near Norah Head.
The former Parramatta and New Zealand Warriors coach was on holiday with family when he was dumped on his neck by a big wave. The Herald understands the injury caused the 55-year-old to suffer a cardiac arrest.
Former Parramatta coach Daniel Anderson. PETER RAE
Family members witnessed the incident and rushed to his aid.
Anderson was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital and is now in a stable condition. He is on a ventilator and being kept under supervision.
Anderson has enjoyed a long career in rugby league. The former Parramatta Marist High school student began his coaching career under the tutelage of Brian Smith at the Eels in 1999.
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He was handed his first head coaching role by the New Zealand Warriors in 2001, leading the club to its first finals series in the same year.
Anderson then took the Warriors to the club’s first grand final in 2002, but was unable to stop Brad Fittler’s Sydney Roosters, going down 30-8 in the decider.
Anderson enjoyed more success when he linked with St Helens in 2005. He coached the club to three consecutive grand finals, winning one premiership.
He returned to the NRL and the Eels in 2009, joining forces with Jarryd Hayne to lead the Eels on a memorable run to the grand final. Parramatta’s giant-killing run came to a disappointing end at the hands of the Melbourne Storm, who were later stripped of the premiership for systematically rorting the salary cap.
Anderson was handed a job at the Roosters in 2019 and has been instrumental in their junior recruitment.
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Michael Chammas
Michael Chammas is a sports reporter with The Sydney Morning Herald
Adrian Proszenko
Adrian Proszenko is the Chief Rugby League Reporter for the Sydney Morning Herald.
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Hope he pulls through I met him during his time as eels coach and he was a very approachable guy
Terrible news
Sending prayers to the Anderson family.I hope he pulls through I've met him when he worked under smithy such a top bloke
Terrible news. All prayers going to Daniel and his family. Lets go brother
Hope every thing is OK
Absolutely terrible news, all the power to Dan and family.
Shit i hate hearing about injuries like this.
Yes very sad news here; that beach can be quite calm and also quite tough on some days. It's a great spot
Ando is a good bloke
Fuck , what a freak accident. Must've been horrific for the family.