David Johnson (Australian rules footballer)

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David Johnson
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David Johnson
Personal information
Full name David Johnson
Date of birth (1981-10-28) 28 October 1981 (age 40)
Original team(s) Sunbury / Calder U18
Height 181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight 83 kg (183 lb)
2002 2009 Geelong 79 (16)
Career highlights
  • 2002 VFL Premiership
  • 2007 VFL Premiership
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

David Johnson (born 28 October 1981) is a former Australian rules footballer for the Geelong Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

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Recruited from Calder Cannons, Johnson was renowned for his hard work ethic and aggressive play. He is the brother of former Essendon and Fremantle footballer Mark Johnson.

Career statistics

Statistics are correct as of end of 2007 season
SeasonTeamNo.Games Goals Behinds Kicks Marks Handballs Disposals
2002 Geelong281003236
2003 Geelong28113257243289
2004 Geelong281721965656152
2005 Geelong281232945954148
2006 Geelong2817511528069221
2007 Geelong281231873466153
Totals70167489244280769

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