Tony Ongarello

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Article on page 3 of the Age's Domain section about Tony selling a beach house states that he is currently a television commentator and has an insert of a picture of him that is I would say from his old ABC pipe smoking days. Does he actually appear on TV these days?
 
He sold me my house - complete with reefer jacket and pipe. Talk about cutting a dash. Absolutely charming .. and we've stayed put for over 20 years. Had some laughs about having a kick in the back yard .. it was suggested that he may have trouble keeping it in play !
 

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Hi Roy Boys,

I was lucky enough to sit down with Tony Ongarello for a couple of hours and ask him about his time in footy. He was an absolute gentleman and it was a pleasure to talk with him. If you are interested in his story, please follow the link below.

http://www.oneweekatatime.com.au/tony-ongarello-a-highflying-gentleman/

My grandfather Frank "Hoot" Gibson played for Fitzroy in the late '20s and early '30s, he also coached Tony at Thornbury YCW. Below is an article about him too.

http://www.oneweekatatime.com.au/frank-hoot-gibson/

Tony spoke with real fondness about Fitzroy, and good humour about himself. I hope you enjoy the read.

Greg.
 
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Was Tony born overseas or have at least one parent born overseas? If so, I am disappointed that Tony didn't make the squad of 50 in the AFLs Multicultural Team of Champions.
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He did tell me his ancestry. I believe he is Italian on both sides. I can't recall exactly what he said, but it was something like his mother was from Italy, but was living in Melbourne and went to London for a Holiday, where she met his father who had traveled there from Italy. They then both moved back to Melbourne to create Onga and the legend of the place kick!

I hope I haven't got that wrong.
 
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