Brad Johnson (Australian rules footballer)
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| Personal Info | |
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| Birth | July 18, 1976, |
| Recruited from | Williamstown Seagulls/Western U18 |
| Height/Weight | 182cm / 85kg |
| Playing Career¹ | |
| Debut | Round 11 ,1993, Footscray vs. {{{debutopponent}}}, at {{{debutstadium}}} |
| Team(s) | Western Bulldogs (1993-)
297 games, 414 goals |
| ¹ Statistics to end of 2006 season | |
| Career Highlights | |
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Brad Johnson (born July 18, 1976 in Hoppers Crossing, Victoria) is an Australian rules footballer with, and Captain of, the Western Bulldogs Football Club.
Recruited from Williamstown, Johnson made his debut in the 1994 season, and has been known as either a damaging forward or midfielder. Known as the "Smiling Assassin" due to the constant smile on his face, he is a popular figure around the club and has won three best and fairest awards - in 1999, 2002 and 2006.
In 2005, he kicked what was, in the minds of many, to be Goal of the Year - an amazing soccer-style half volley from an extremely tight angle on the boundary line.
He is married to Donna and they now have two children - Ella and Jack.
He has co-hosted the children's AFL show Auskick'n Around on Fox Footy Channel with Essendon Football Club captain Matthew Lloyd before the show was cancelled at the end of 2005.
Johnson has been selected in the All Australian team in 1999, 2000, 2002, 2005 and 2006. In 2006 he was also chosen as captain of the All Australian Team and captain of the Western Bulldogs following the injury of Luke Darcy. Johnson capped off his 2006 season finishing second in the Coleman Medal with 70 goals, an amazing feat considering his small stature and the fact that he had played out the final 11 games of the season requiring shoulder surgery.
| Preceded by Scott West |
Western Bulldogs Best and Fairest winner 1999 |
Succeeded by Scott West |
| Preceded by Luke Darcy |
Western Bulldogs Best and Fairest winner 2002 |
Succeeded by Scott West |
| Preceded by Scott West |
Western Bulldogs Best and Fairest winner 2006 |
Succeeded by incumbent |
| Preceded by Mark Ricciuto |
All-Australian Captain 2006 |
Succeeded by incumbent |
