Tony ARMSTRONG

2015 Digest:   Delisted and re-rookied after failing to break into the senior line-up on a consistent basis in his first year at the club. The clock is ticking on his career. Has skill but perhaps lacks physical presence.

2015 NAB Cup:   Unsighted at senior level thus far but played in VFL trial on Saturday.

2015 Season

Played for : Collingwood

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3	VFL	22 possessions and ran hard from defence.	–
4	VFL	Injured early and took no further part.	–
5		Knee.
6	Geel	Always under pressure at half back, but handled it OK.	4
7	VFL	Solid outing with 19 touches and a goal in win.	–
8	VFL	Bye.	–
9	VFL	Mopped up well down back to end with 29 disposals.	–
10	VFL	Provided some good run from defence again.	–
11	VFL	Fair in defence with 16 possessions.	–
12	VFL	Bye.	–
13	VFL	In everything early then ran out game well. 27 touches.	–
14	VFL	Just 11 touches but played his bit when required down back.	–
15		Knee.
16		Knee.
17	VFL	Ran well from defence with six rebound 50s.	–
18	VFL	Provided a spark at times running out of defence.	–
19	VFL	Rebounded and linked fairly well from back half.	–
20	VFL	Composed when running out of defence.	–
21	VFL	Set up play from the back half. 28 possessions.	–
22	VFL	Quieter in terms of possessions, but defended well enough.	–
23	VFL	Tweaked a calf and only played just on a half.	–

2014 Season

Played for : Collingwood

1	PM	Poor early but was involved much more after the main break.	–
2	VFL	Didn’t have his best day running out of defence. Loose.	–
3	PM	Dominated running off half back against AIS Academy.	–
4	VFL	Down on last week’s effort in big loss to Port Melbourne.	–
5	VFL	Defended well and provided good drive from the back half.	–
6	VFL	Didn’t have a great day down back.	–
7	VFL	Provided some run from defence, but had a few off moments.	–
8	VFL	Bye.	–
9	VFL	Ran hard and had an impact on the scoreboard – 2.3.	–
10	VFL	Played as a forward and was good with two goals.	–
11	VFL	Bye.	–
12	VFL	Worked hard defensively in the attack half.	–
13	VFL	Struggled to get his running game going.	–
14	VFL	In and out of the game without grabbing hold of the contest.	–
15	VFL	Given space in defence to collect 20 possessions. Solid.	–
16	VFL	Ran hard from defence to end with 18 possessions.	–
17	VFL	Hard worker defensively and gave some run with ball in hand.	–
18	VFL	Had 32 touches but was ill-disciplined. Needs to do better.	–
19	Port	Used ball with precision on a night many didn’t. Handy contributor.	6
20	WCE	Used across half back. Did a few good things and certainly not the worst.	5
21	Bris	Late replacement for Pendlebury having already played VFL. Did OK.	6
22	GWS	Starting to find a role in best 22. Used ball well and was composed under pressure.	6
23	Haw	Should have played a game earlier in day as he struggled to get involved.	2
QF		–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Sydney Swans

1	GWS	Sub thrown on early in final term but had limited impact.	5
2		Returned to the reserves this week as he chases some consistency off half back.
3	NM	In Shaw’s place in defence was OK without creating as frequent run.	5
4	Geel	Used across half back and OK but not a huge factor.	5
5	StK	Plenty of possessions off half back but often rushed disposals.	5
6	Bris	Didn’t have a big day but played his part.	4
7	Haw	Used across half back and OK early but went right out of the game.	4
8	NEAFL	Influential early until being subbed out.	–
9	NEAFL	Rebounded well from the back half. Solid outing.	–
10	NEAFL	Provided good drive and was good defensively.	–
11	NEAFL	Tracked by Gillbee who limited his output to a degree.	–
12	NEAFL	Bye.	–
13	Port	Difficult afternoon trying to keep track of Neade.	4
14	NEAFL	Won plenty of the ball but disposal wayward at times.	–
15	NEAFL	Led the way with his good run from defence against Eastlake.	–
16	NEAFL	Had some good patches but was inconsistent on the day.	–
17	NEAFL	Gave good run from half back and through midfield. Strong game.	–
18	NEAFL	Bye.	–
19	NEAFL	Ran well out of defence to drive the Swans forward.	–
20	NEAFL	Did well in defence and provided good rebounding run.	–
21	NEAFL	Did well once again in defence. Rebounded beautifully.	–
22	NEAFL	Bye.	–
23	NEAFL	A standout in defence. Provided great run and rebound.	–
QF
SF	VFL	Influential off the half back line, providing plenty of run.	–
PF
GF

2012 Season

Played for : Sydney Swans

2	NEAFL	Worked into the game after an injury layoff. Just fair.	–
3	NEAFL	Took the game on from the outset. One of the Swans best.	–
4	NM	Replaced Rohan after just two minutes and kicked one fine goal	4
5	NEAFL	Back in the side after a senior debut and was only fair.	–
6	NEAFL	Involved in multiple scoring chains off half back.	–
7	NEAFL	Copped a heavy knock but trudged on.	–
8	NEAFL	Started in defence before coming off as an emergency.	–
10	WB	Used as a sub in the third term, did well picking up nine touches.	4
11	Ess	Close to best afield in first half quarter. Ran hard and pace troubled Dons.	7
13	Geel	Didn’t cause Cats too many problems but a few good things at half forward.	5
14	GWS	Continues to settle in nicely in the backline, picking up 22 possessions.	5
15	Bris	Named sub despite strong recent form. Pulled off a nice smother late.	2
17	NEAFL	Ball use was solid throughout and gave good run.	–
18	NEAFL	Drifted in and out of the game, used in mid and defence.	–
19	NEAFL	Moved to defence in second half. OK effort.	–
20	Coll	Came on in final term as sub but too late to make much impact.	1
21	NEAFL	Back after being the sub last week. Just OK.	–
22	NEAFL	Provided good run and rebound down back.	–
23	Geel	Got a fair bit of the ball and used it well. Handy player.	7
SF	NEAFL	Strong contributor early but was taken off at half time.	–