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== Football career ==
== Football career ==
Drafted in the [[2001 AFL Draft]] 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.
Drafted in the [[2001 AFL Draft]] at pick 25 in the 2nd round, Armstrong made his debut for Melbourne in 2002. He was known for his tenacity around the ball and being a team player. However, after being omitted from the starting line-up 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 Football Club|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 [[2006|2006 AFL Premiership Season]] he was thrown a lifeline by the [[West Coast Eagles]] by being added to their [[rookie list]]. He finally made his debut for the Eagles in Round 13 against the [[Western Bulldogs]] where he was one of the Eagles' best players 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 Football Club|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 Football Club|Fremantle]]. However, one sub-par performance in the clubs first loss of the season against [[Geelong Football Club|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 Football Club|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 Football Club|Perth]] in the [[West Australian Football League|WAFL]].
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 Football Club|Fremantle]]. However, one sub-par performance in the clubs first loss of the season against [[Geelong Football Club|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 Football Club|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 Football Club|Perth]] in the [[West Australian Football League|WAFL]].

Revision as of 02:39, 7 May 2012

Steven Armstrong
Personal information
Date of birth (1984-01-12) 12 January 1984 (age 40)
Place of birth Perth, Australia
Original team(s) Perth (WAFL)
Debut Round 1, 2002, Melbourne vs. Hawthorn, at MCG
Height / weight 180cm / 81kg
Playing career1

Melbourne (2002-2005)

43 games, 21 goals

West Coast Eagles (2006-2008)

36 games, 27 goals

79 games, 48 goals
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 18, 2008.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Steven Armstrong (born 12 January 1984) is a former Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League and current coach of the Subiaco Lions colts team. He has played for the Melbourne Football Club and the 2006 West Coast Eagles premiership team.

He was injured in the 2002 Bali Bombing, and bears a scar on his leg from this incident.

Football career

Drafted in the 2001 AFL Draft at pick 25 in the 2nd round, Armstrong made his debut for Melbourne in 2002. He was known for his tenacity around the ball and being a team player. However, after being omitted from the starting line-up several times (playing only 12 games between 2004–2005), he was delisted at the end of the 2005 season.

In 2006 AFL Premiership Season he was thrown a lifeline by the West Coast Eagles by being added to their rookie list. He finally made his debut for the Eagles in Round 13 against the Western Bulldogs where he was one of the Eagles' best players 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.[1]

In 2009, Armstrong was signed to play full-time for his WAFL team, the Perth Demons.

In late 2011, after a career spanning 10 seasons, Armstrong announced that he was retiring from football to concentrate on his coaching career. He currently holds the position of Subiaco Lions colts coach. [2]

References

  1. ^ Wilson, C. (2008-09-05). "Demons likely to call time on Carroll's career". Real Footy. Retrieved 2008-09-05.
  2. ^ http://www.sportsnewsfirst.com.au/articles/2011/11/04/armstrong-to-retire-and-coach/
Awards
Preceded by Larke Medal
with Sam Power
2001 		Succeeded by

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