Peter Johnston (rugby league, born 1968)

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Peter Johnston
Personal information
Born (1968-02-25) 25 February 1968 (age 53)
Playing information
Position Prop, Second-row
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1989–91 Parramatta Eels 3930012
1992–93 South Sydney 3330012
1994–95 Illawarra Steelers 3140016
1996–97 Parramatta Eels 3040016
Total133140056
Source: [1]

Peter Johnston (born 25 February 1968) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played for the Parramatta Eels, South Sydney Rabbitohs and Illawarra Steelers in the NSWRL/ARL.

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Playing career

A prop known for his big hits, Johnston started his first-grade career at Parramatta in 1989. [2] After three seasons with the Eels he had two-season stints at South Sydney and Illawarra, before finishing his career back at Parramatta. [1]

His last first-grade appearance, a loss to North Sydney in the 1997 finals series, was the only final he played in his 133-game career. [3]

Post playing

Johnston now runs a Subway franchise in Wollongong. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 Collis, Ian (2018). The A to Z of Rugby League Players. New Holland Publishers. ISBN   9781921024986.
  2. "The Dirty Dozen: 12 of rugby league's all-time biggest hitters". The Daily Telegraph . 15 August 2018. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
  3. "Official Player Numbers". Parramatta Eels.
  4. "Souths coach Anthony Seibold draws on club's great history to build a new future". The Daily Telegraph . 13 June 2018. Retrieved 11 October 2018.