Tony Russell

For the English jazz musician and composer, see Tony Russell (musician). For the American actor, see Tony Russel.

Tony Russell
Personal information
Full name Anthony Russell
Date of birth (1961-01-13) 13 January 1961 (age 63)
Original team(s) Hamilton[1]
Height 188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight 83 kg (183 lb)
Position(s) Full-forward
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1982–1984 Collingwood 008 0(17)
1986–1994 South Warrnambool 149 (792)
1996–1998 Koroit 056 (147)
1999–2001 Port Fairy 042 (81)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2001.
Career highlights
  • Preston premiership: 1984
  • South Warrnambool premierships: 1990, 1991, 1994
  • HFL leading-goalkicker: 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1994
  • HFL all-time leading goal-kicker: 1020 goals
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Anthony "Tony" Russell (born 13 January 1961) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He is also the most prolific forward in the history of the Hampden Football League, with a record 1020 goals.[2]

  1. ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
  2. ^ Warrnambool Standard, "South Warrnambool puts Russell up for top honour", 7 July 2011, Greg Best