Steven Armstrong
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Steven Armstrong is an Australian rules football
er in the Australian Football League
who is currently without a club. He has played for the Melbourne Football Club
and the West Coast Eagles
.
He was injured in the 2002 Bali Bombing
, and bears a scar on his leg from this incident.
at pick 25 in the 2nd round, Armstrong made his debut for Melbourne in 2002. He was not a spectacular player for the Demons, but a hard worker and team player. However, after being dropped several times (playing only 12 games between 2004–2005) he was delisted at the end of the 2005 season.
He was thrown a lifeline by the West Coast Eagles and added to their rookie list
in 2006. He finally made his debut for the Eagles in Round 13 against the Bulldogs where he was one of the Eagles best for the match. Despite only having 15 disposals for the match, his ferocity on and off the ball was recognised. With tough competition in the Eagles lineup, he was dropped the next week. He made a return in Round 17 in the Eagles' 82 point win over minor premiers Adelaide, booting 3 goals. Armstrong was selected for week 1 of the 2006 finals after kicking 4 goals the week before. He played in the 2006 AFL Grand Final
, and kicked the Eagles' penultimate goal in the final quarter to help his team win by one point.
In 2007, Armstrong had an indifferent season. He started off the season in fine fashion, impressing as a small forward, a position the club has struggled to fill since the departure of Phil Matera in 2005, including a 3 goal performance in the round 3 Western Derby
against Fremantle
. However, one sub-par performance in the clubs first loss of the season against Geelong
in round 7, saw him lose his place in the team. He was brought back in as a replacement as early as round 9 against Hawthorn
, however struggled to cement a regular spot in the team, only filling in for injuries and spent the rest of the season playing for Perth
in the WAFL
.
He played 14 games for the Eagles in the disappointing 2008 season
. He was delisted by the club at the end of the season.
His aunty is sports journalist Tania Armstrong, who works for FoxSportsNews.
In 2009, Armstrong was signed to play full-time for his WAFL team, the Perth Demons.
In April 2009, Armstrong's premiership medal was stolen from his parents' home in Perth. It has been found.
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
er in the Australian Football League
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
who is currently without a club. He has played for the Melbourne Football Club
Melbourne Football Club
The Melbourne Football Club, nicknamed The Demons, is an Australian rules football club playing in the Australian Football League , based in Melbourne, Victoria....
and the West Coast Eagles
West Coast Eagles
The West Coast Eagles are an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League. The club is based in Perth, Western Australia. The club was founded in 1986 and played its first games in the 1987 season. Its current home ground is Subiaco Oval...
.
He was injured in the 2002 Bali Bombing
2002 Bali bombing
The 2002 Bali bombings occurred on 12 October 2002 in the tourist district of Kuta on the Indonesian island of Bali. The attack was claimed as the deadliest act of terrorism in the history of Indonesia according to the current police general, killing 202 people,...
, and bears a scar on his leg from this incident.
Football career
Drafted in the 2001 AFL Draft2001 AFL Draft
The 2001 AFL Draft consisted of a national draft, a rookie draft, a pre-season draft and a trade period. The AFL Draft is the annual draft of players by Australian rules football teams that participate in the main competition of that sport, the Australian Football League .In 2001 there were 83...
at pick 25 in the 2nd round, Armstrong made his debut for Melbourne in 2002. He was not a spectacular player for the Demons, but a hard worker and team player. However, after being dropped several times (playing only 12 games between 2004–2005) he was delisted at the end of the 2005 season.
He was thrown a lifeline by the West Coast Eagles and added to their rookie list
Rookie list
The Rookie List is a means for Australian Football League clubs to maintain additional players outside of the 38-man primary or senior list. Rookie listed players are not eligibile to play in AFL home and away or finals matches unless they are elevated to the senior list, either to replace a...
in 2006. He finally made his debut for the Eagles in Round 13 against the Bulldogs where he was one of the Eagles best for the match. Despite only having 15 disposals for the match, his ferocity on and off the ball was recognised. With tough competition in the Eagles lineup, he was dropped the next week. He made a return in Round 17 in the Eagles' 82 point win over minor premiers Adelaide, booting 3 goals. Armstrong was selected for week 1 of the 2006 finals after kicking 4 goals the week before. He played in the 2006 AFL Grand Final
2006 AFL Grand Final
The 2006 AFL Grand Final was an Australian rules football game contested between the Sydney Swans and West Coast Eagles, held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne on 30 September 2006. It was the 110th annual Grand Final of the Victorian Football League/Australian Football League, staged to...
, and kicked the Eagles' penultimate goal in the final quarter to help his team win by one point.
In 2007, Armstrong had an indifferent season. He started off the season in fine fashion, impressing as a small forward, a position the club has struggled to fill since the departure of Phil Matera in 2005, including a 3 goal performance in the round 3 Western Derby
Western Derby
The Western Derby is the name given to the Australian rules football rivalry match between the Fremantle Football Club and West Coast Eagles, who both participate in the Australian Football League . As both teams are based in Western Australia, the term 'derby' is used to describe the...
against Fremantle
Fremantle Football Club
The Fremantle Football Club, nicknamed The Dockers, is an Australian rules football team which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based in the port city of Fremantle at the mouth of the Swan River in Western Australia...
. However, one sub-par performance in the clubs first loss of the season against Geelong
Geelong Football Club
The Geelong Football Club, nicknamed The Cats, is a professional Australian rules football club, named after and based in the city of Geelong, playing in the Australian Football League . The club has been the VFL/AFL premiers nine times, with a record equalling 3 in the AFL era. Geelong has also...
in round 7, saw him lose his place in the team. He was brought back in as a replacement as early as round 9 against Hawthorn
Hawthorn Football Club
The Hawthorn Football Club, nicknamed the Hawks, is a professional Australian rules football club in the Australian Football League . The club, founded in 1902, is the youngest of the Victorian-based teams in the AFL. The team play in Brown & Gold vertically striped guernseys...
, however struggled to cement a regular spot in the team, only filling in for injuries and spent the rest of the season playing for Perth
Perth Football Club
The Perth Football Club, nicknamed the Demons, is an Australian rules football club playing in the West Australian Football League . The club plays its matches at Lathlain Park.-History:...
in the WAFL
West Australian Football League
The West Australian Football League is an Australian rules football league based in Perth, Western Australia. The WAFL is the second-most popular in the state, behind the nation-wide Australian Football League...
.
He played 14 games for the Eagles in the disappointing 2008 season
2008 AFL season
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. He was delisted by the club at the end of the season.
His aunty is sports journalist Tania Armstrong, who works for FoxSportsNews.
In 2009, Armstrong was signed to play full-time for his WAFL team, the Perth Demons.
In April 2009, Armstrong's premiership medal was stolen from his parents' home in Perth. It has been found.