Steve Johnson (Australian footballer)

Steve Johnson
Steve Johnson
	Johnson with the GWS Giants in June 2017
Personal information
Full name	Steven Leigh Johnson
Nickname(s)	Stevie J
Date of birth	4 July 1983 (age 41)
Place of birth	Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia
Original team(s)	Wangaratta (O&MFL); Murray Bushrangers (TAC Cup)
Draft	No. 24, 2001 national draft
Height	189 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight	95 kg (209 lb)
Position(s)	Forward
Playing career1
Years	Club
2002–2015	Geelong
2016–2017	Greater Western Sydney
Total
Representative team honours
Years	Team
2008	Victoria
	1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2017. 2 State and international statistics correct as of 2008.
Career highlights
	3× AFL premiership player: 2007, 2009, 2011; 3× All-Australian team: 2007, 2008, 2010; Norm Smith Medal: 2007; 2× Geelong leading goalkicker: 2008, 2010; VFL premiership player: 2002;
	Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Steven Leigh Johnson (born 4 July 1983) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Geelong Football Club and the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was selected by Geelong with pick 24 in the 2001 AFL Draft. His first few years were plagued with inconsistency, injury and off-field problems. A medium-sized forward, Johnson is renowned for his freakish ability on the field, where he has consistently wowed fans with his penchant for extraordinary goals.^[1]

^ ^a ^b Murphy, Bob (31 May 2012). "Trick of the light, or just another Stevie J trick?".

[Trick-1] Murphy, Bob (31 May 2012). "Trick of the light, or just another Stevie J trick?".

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