After the 2004 Olympics Anlezark had a few mediocre seasons, but after throwing 20.33 and 20.41 at the Loughborough International meet in 2008, selectors nominated Anlezark to the Australian Olympic Committee for selection in the team for the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Following the 2004 Olympics, Anlezark had a few disappointing seasons, but after throwing 20.33 and 20.41 at the Loughborough International meet in 2008, selectors selected him for the Australian Olympic Committee to represent Australia in the 2008 Summer Olympics.