QPAC

Tony Armstrong, a proud Gamilaroi man from rural NSW, is one of Australia’s most engaging and recognisable media figures. After an AFL career with Adelaide, Collingwood and Sydney – including the opportunity to play alongside his childhood hero Adam Goodes – Tony transitioned into broadcasting, where his natural warmth and sharp wit quickly set him apart. In 2019, he broke new ground as the first Indigenous commentator to call live commercial AFL on radio, before becoming a regular on Marngrook Footy Show and The Colour of Your Jumper, and co-hosting Yokayi Footy across NITV and SBS.

Tony joined the ABC in 2020, appearing across ABC News and Grandstand AFL before becoming full-time sports presenter on News Breakfast in 2021, where he quickly became one of the network’s most trusted and popular faces. Beyond news and sport, he has hosted Always Was Tonight, Eat the Invaders and the acclaimed documentary series End Game, and is a Logie Award winner, Gold Logie nominee, podcast host, children’s author and highly sought-after MC. Known for his humour, authenticity and ease with any audience, Tony brings intelligence, heart and charisma to every stage and screen.