Michael Johnson (Australian rules footballer)
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| Personal Info | |
|---|---|
| Birth | October 20, 1984, |
| Recruited from | Perth Demons, WAFL |
| Height/Weight | 192cm / 96kg |
| Playing Career¹ | |
| Debut | Round 4, 2005, Fremantle vs. Richmond, at MCG |
| Team(s) | Fremantle (2005-)
18 games, 5 goal |
| ¹ Statistics to end of Round 7, 2006 season | |
| Career Highlights | |
Michael Johnson (born October 20, 1984) is a full back or ruckman for the Fremantle Dockers. Recruited from Perth Football Club in the WAFL with selection 8 in the 2004 Preseason Draft, he is a graduate of the Clontarf Football Academy[1]. He made his debut against Richmond in Round 4 of 2005 when Matthew Carr was a late withdrawal from the team due to illness.
Due to promising performances at both WAFL and AFL levels and his versatility, he signed a two-year contract extension at Fremantle[2].
In 1995, as a 10-year old, Michael played Auskick for Fremantle during the half-time break of the first ever Western Derby[3].
On 7 October, 2006, Michael finished equal runner-up (with Peter Bell) in Fremantle's Doig Medal Best & Fairest count, further underlining his credentials as a prospect for the future.
Michael weighs in at 96kg and stands 192cm tall.
