I would like to personally thank Andrew Underwood and the team at NIRS for giving Tony his start in AFL commentary,” Giles said. “Tony has impressed with his dedication and commitment to improving his craft,” Giles said. Triple M AFL Content Director, Ewan Giles, said Armstrong’s rise to the central commentary position had been a sharp one and he was excited to see him realise his potential with Triple M Footy. “This is a step in the right direction to ensure we have more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represented in mainstream football media.”. Sign up to the AdNews newsletter, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for breaking stories and campaigns throughout the day. “I'm really excited and humbled by the opportunity to call this Sunday’s game,” Armstrong said. “To be the first Aboriginal caller on commercial radio is something I’m really proud of. “I am extremely pleased that Tony has been presented with an opportunity to call this weekend’s match on Triple M Footy, an opportunity he has worked incredibly hard to earn,” Hosch said. Cummins&Partners strategist Tony Armstrong is set to make history this weekend when he becomes the first aboriginal person to call football on commercial radio. Tony Armstrong is set to become the first Indigenous play-by-play caller on commercial radio when he commentates on the Richmond v West Coast match at the MCG this weekend. While he has been play-by-play calling with NIRS over the past 12 months, he has been working with us to fine-tune his skills and is now ready to make his mark as a caller on Triple M Footy. Or if you have a news story or tip-off, drop us a line at adnews@yaffa.com.au. Former AFL footballer Tony Armstrong is set to make history this weekend when he becomes the first aboriginal person to call football on Australian commercial radio when he debuts as a play-by-play commentator for Triple M Footy in the Round 22 match between Richmond and the West Coast Eagles at the MCG on Sunday, August 18. Triple M Footy's Tony Armstrong To Become First Aboriginal Play-By-Play Caller On Commercial Radio. I’m a big believer in seeing and hearing more black voices across mainstream media, at the moment there just aren’t enough," Armstrong says. “This is a step in the right direction to ensure we have more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represented in mainstream football media.”. Triple M AFL Content Director Ewan Giles said he was impressed with Tony’s drive to improve. This weekend marks his first foray into the main calling chair for the blockbuster 3rd v 4th clash at the MCG. Tony Armstrong is set to make history this weekend when he becomes the first aboriginal person to call football on commercial radio when he debuts as a play-by-play commentator for Triple M Footy in the Round 22 match between Richmond and the West Coast Eagles at the MCG on Sunday, August 18. “Being able to do something I'm so passionate about while representing my people and breaking a glass ceiling is an honour and not something I take for granted. “I’m a big believer in seeing and hearing more black voices across mainstream media, at the moment there just aren’t enough. Listeners can tune in to Armstrong’s first call for Triple M Footy on Sunday August 18 during the massive clash between Richmond and West Coast at the Triple MCG. Tony Armstrong is set to make history this weekend when he becomes the first aboriginal person to call football on commercial radio when he debuts as a play-by-play commentator for Triple M Footy in the Round 22 match between Richmond and the West Coast Eagles at the MCG on Sunday, August 18. AFL General Manager Inclusion and Social Policy Tanya Hosch said that Armstrong is very deserving of this opportunity and that the skills he has developed over the course of two seasons would benefit him greatly. “Tony has impressed with his dedication and commitment to improving his craft.