Anthony Rock (born 29 September 1970) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for North Melbourne and Hawthorn in the VFL/AFL.
A midfielder from Hadfield, Rock debuted in the league during the 1988 season, playing with North Melbourne. He stayed with the club until 1999 when he moved to Hawthorn for his final three seasons. During his time at the Kangaroos he won a premiership, in 1996.
In October 2010 it was announced that Rock would become the new senior Coach at Greenvale in the Essendon District Football League for the 2011 season, succeeding the outgoing Stephen MacPherson who retired at the end of 2010 after seven years at the helm.
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