Greg Johnson (rugby league)

Greg Johnson is a professional Rugby League player, who plays in the Super League with Salford Red Devils. He has previously been imprisoned for two years whilst playing for Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, due to glassing a woman in the face and sexually assaulting her.^[1]

During the 2011 season, Greg played for Wakefield Trinity Wildcats and amassed a mediocre total of 2 tries in 12 appearances. He was dropped in July, due to poor form and never appeared in another match for Wakefield Trinity Wildcats.^[2] Then the news that he was guilty of sexual assault and unlawful wounding confirmed his exit from the club.^[3]

When released from prison in 2013, he was immediately signed by the Batley Bulldogs where he played regularly. He scored 18 tries in 28 appearances, and attracted interest from Salford City Reds. He was soon signed on, with Salford's official statement declaring that he was too good for the lower divisions. In their statement, they omitted the fact that Greg had previously been imprisoned, instead focusing on the positives.^[4]

Currently in the 2014 season, he has scored 4 tries in 10 appearances. His last appearance was on 18 April 2014, and he hasn't appeared in the starting 13 or bench since then.^[2] His first try of the season against Widnes Vikings has been claimed to be a try of the season contender, as he bust three tackles in a run from his own half before sidestepping Rhys Hanbury to score.^[5]

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