Tony Armstrong Biography – Tony Armstrong Wiki
Tony Armstrong is an Australian journalist and former professional Australian rules footballer. He is the ABC Breakfast host and doubles as a sports producer with Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) radio and television. On Friday 9th July 2021, he replaced Paul Kennedy, presenting sport in his place on ABC’s News Breakfast. He had been working alternately with Paul Kennedy since March 2021 as he presented sport from Tuesday to Friday for 3 months whilst Kennedy worked on ABC’s 7.30. In 2020, he started hosting the show Yokayi Footy, a collaboration between NITV and the AFL. Armstrong has also appeared on Network 10’s The Project. In June 2022, Armstrong won the Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent at the 2022 Logie Awards.
He began as a supporter of the Sydney Swans before being drafted by Adelaide in the 2007 AFL Draft at pick number 58. After being drafted, he played for SANFL club North Adelaide, and after some good performances, was rewarded by Adelaide coach Neil Craig with many emergency spots in the lineup. He was named for his AFL debut in round 13, 2009, but was quarantined along with his housemate, teammate, and fellow Assumption College graduate Richard Douglas due to a swine influenza scare, and so did not take his place on the field.
His debut was in the senior side in Round 1, 2010, against Fremantle at Subiaco. In September 2011, Armstrong left the Adelaide Crows and requested a trade to the Sydney Swans. On October 16, 2011, he was granted his wish and was sold to the Swans in exchange for Lewis Johnston. In April 2012, he made his debut for the Swans replacing the club captain Adam Goodes, who was suspended for the match. Goodes was one of Armstrong’s childhood idols.
At the end of the 2013 AFL season, Armstrong was delisted by Sydney Swans and then joined Collingwood as a delisted free agent. He made his debut for Collingwood in round 19 of the 2014 AFL season. He was delisted at the conclusion of the 2014 AFL season but was re-drafted by Collingwood in the rookie draft. At the conclusion of the 2015 season, after only playing one senior game, he was again delisted by Collingwood. It was after this that he decided to join the media.
Armstrong went to study at the prestigious football school Assumption College, and also played games with TAC Cup sides NSW/ACT Rams and Calder Cannons.
Tony Armstrong Age
He was born on September 29, 1989, in Albury, Australia.
Tony Armstrong Family
He is originally from Burrumbuttock, New South Wales, Australia. He is an aboriginal Australian. He delivered a heartfelt acceptance speech expressing gratitude to his mother for her tireless support throughout his career. He said, “The old cheese, my mum, she is a superstar, has done everything for me and has been a superstar and I would not be up here without her so a big thanks to her and please give her a clap, she will love it back home.”
He has not shared his personal information on his social media pages. We shall however update the relevant information in relation to his background, parents, and his marital life as soon as possible.
Tony Armstrong Height
The former Australian rules footballer stands at a listed height of 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 meters) tall.
Tony Armstrong Twitter
His Twitter handle is @Tonaaayy_.
