Russell Johnston (footballer)

Russell Johnston
Personal information
Full name Russell Johnston
Date of birth (1960-02-10) 10 February 1960
Original team(s) Casterton, Victoria
Height / weight 193 cm / 85 kg
Position(s) Ruckman
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1980
1981–1990		 Collingwood (VFL)
Port Adelaide (SANFL)		 8 (2)
207 (72)
Representative team honours
Years Team Games (Goals)
1984–1988 South Australia 6
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1990.
Career highlights

Russell Johnston (born 10 February 1960) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL) and Port Adelaide in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL).

Early years

Russell was originally from Casterton Football Club in the Western District Football League, Victoria.

Collingwood (1980)

Johnston was recruited by Collingwood and made his debut during the 1980 VFL season. After eight games, Johnston was delisted by Collingwood.

Port Adelaide (1981-1990)

Johnston joined SANFL club Port Adelaide in 1981. A member of Port's 1981 premiership team, Johnston was appointed club captain in 1986. He missed the 1988 Grand Final win due to suspension but captained Port Adelaide to premierships the next two seasons. Johnston's performance in the 1989 Grand Final earned him a Jack Oatey Medal, to go with the Port Adelaide 'Best and Fairest' which he also won that year.

Johnston represented South Australia in six interstate matches during his career.

Honours

In 2000 Johnston was named as first ruckman in Port Adelaide's official Greatest Team, which took into account all players since 1870.

References

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