Toast Tony Armstrong's 8 quarter day.

[mike123]

Don't emergency's usually get less time on ground

 

[Mateyman]

Don't emergency's usually get less time on ground

Not when you have a 1 man bench.

 

[mike123]

Not when you have a 1 man bench.

No in the VFL

 

[Reykjavik]

No in the VFL

It seems to be fashionable to do that sometimes for midfielders but not flankers.

 

[rand corp]

Terrible list management, should never have happened.

 

[Simbatheking21]

8 quarters of VFL and AFL effort.... absolute massive effort by this kid.

Should be rewarded with his name in the 22 next week.

 

[MagpieBat]

Well said MB, I know you've not been a fan.

I missed the game, being at a function, and literally couldn't believe my eyes to read on here when I got home that Armstrong played tonight, after playing in the twos earlier today. Literally gobsmacked.

Thank you, VP.

No, that's true, I've not been a fan (and as an aside, I'm still not, because he still has those really worrying deficiencies in his game), but this isn't the place for that discussion. We're here to give heartfelt appreciation and praise to what was a remarkable effort by Armstrong, essentially going above and beyond the call of duty (and really, human endurance). As far as I'm concerned, he stays in the side for the rest of the season, however long that is. Even got a few votes from me over at Nick's.

Again, well done Tony.

 

[motr]

I don't think we'll cut him. Bucks places a high premium on good disposal skills which is why we went after Jordan Russell in the first place. Ok that didn't work out but I agreed with the sentiment.

My only concern is TA's defensive capabilities. Does he have the concentration and smarts to deal with the better small forward types like Breust, Ballantyne, Betts etc. Personally I don't think so but he could build a niche for himself in the Leon Davis quarterback role that we haven't had since...Leon Davis.

Leon Davis was a smart defender. TA has someway to go on in that area of his game.

 

[frizzle]

I'm not particularly a fan either. But it was a terrific effort to come up for a full match twice in one day. Including the trip down to Geelong for the early match. The fact that he had to do it at all is a pretty big stuff up by the club though. Well done Tony.

 

[passmark]

Well done to the kid.

But tell Bucks I don't think it will catch on.

 

[domin8tors]

given what Armstrong had showed the previous two weeks he never should have been dropped.

 

[Dynamics]

Late to the party, but what a herculean effort. In a world where someone who ties their shoes is described as the greatest lace threader in history, that was a genuinely amazing feat.

I hope they buy him a new PS4 game as he deserves a couple of days off this week.

Also agree that it's atrocious list management. WTF is going on at the Westpac?

 

[silacious]

Leon Davis was a smart defender. TA has someway to go on in that area of his game.

has been a lot better than others named like Marley Williams. Shouldn't have been dropped. Even after playing VFL game.

Pies have lacked a defender/kick in like Leon for years

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

has been a lot better than others named like Marley Williams. Shouldn't have been dropped. Even after playing VFL game.

Pies have lacked a defender/kick in like Leon for years

Malthouse had ten years to try Davis in defence.

 

[mike123]

has been a lot better than others named like Marley Williams. Shouldn't have been dropped. Even after playing VFL game.

Pies have lacked a defender/kick in like Leon for years

Marley Williams is a shut down defender though. His rebound is a bonus.

 

[ThePhantom777]

Tony tells the story of his 8 quarter effort in Michael Barlow's fantastic podcast (which I recommend) from 10:30 here: http://www.aflplayers.com.au/article/out-of-bounds-podcast-episode-9-tony-armstrong/

 

[The Magnificent Seven]

Tony tells the story of his 8 quarter effort in Michael Barlow's fantastic podcast (which I recommend) from 10:30 here: http://www.aflplayers.com.au/article/out-of-bounds-podcast-episode-9-tony-armstrong/

The Big Mac diet! He's pretty funny — "You're crap Armstrong!"

 

[General Soreness]

Tony tells the story of his 8 quarter effort in Michael Barlow's fantastic podcast (which I recommend) from 10:30 here: http://www.aflplayers.com.au/article/out-of-bounds-podcast-episode-9-tony-armstrong/

Thanks for that. It's good to hear he's still happy. Really felt for him after reading this article: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/op...g/news-story/71609802af5b994366919f33359a9df3