Matthew Armstrong
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth | March 1, 1967, |
| Recruited from | |
| Height and weight | 177 cm / 76 kg |
| Playing career¹ | |
| Debut | 1987, Fitzroy vs. , at |
| Team(s) | Fitzroy (1987-94)
North Melbourne (1995-96)
Total - 175 Games, 89 Goals |
| ¹ Statistics to end of 1996 season | |
| Career highlights | |
Matthew Armstrong (born March 1, 1967) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy and North Melbourne in the VFL/AFL. He was a regular interstate representative for his home state of Tasmania.
Armstrong played in many positions, mostly as an on baller, half back or wingman. He was with Fitzroy from 1987 to 1994 and played 132 games. In 1995 he moved to North Melbourne and was the season's second highest disposal getter for the club. Despite missing just five games in the 1996 home and away season he was omitted from the side which defeated Sydney in the grand final.
He later became coach of the Tasmanian Devils Football Club.
