Brian Johnson

[Smacka]

How good was this Bloke ?
Just watching some old footage - outstanding. League Writer Geoff Prenter loved him (as did my Family). A terrific Footballer but an even better Fellow. Another that left us too soon.

 

[Lovemedragons]

I was at his first game for us back in 1979 where he chimed into the backline with grace and speed. Gave Manly a thrashing. Onwards and upwards from then. Graeme Wynns first game too, he killed it.

 

[Smacka]

I was at his first game for us back in 1979 where he chimed into the backline with grace and speed. Gave Manly a thrashing. Onwards and upwards from then. Graeme Wynns first game too, he killed it.

 

[AyiosYiorgos]

True Legend of the Club

 

[Smacka]

Yes Mate - a 34 to 8 victory , John Gray sent off for elbowing Wynny , Mitch Brennan running 80 m pushing off the Manly Centre several times to score. Johnno was a Rolls Royce.

 

[Lawman]

I was at that game as well.Dragons firing from start to finish.Great brilliant attacking football.No wonder they won the comp that year.I think the Dragons Reserves won the Wooden Spoon that year as well- An Unusual Event.Brian Johnson always reminded me of Les Johns in looks and in general play.

 

[AyiosYiorgos]

I was at that game as well.Dragons firing from start to finish.Great brilliant attacking football.No wonder they won the comp that year.I think the Dragons Reserves won the Wooden Spoon that year as well- An Unusual Event.Brian Johnson always reminded me of Les Johns in looks and in general play.

Did Les Johns ever play lower grades at the Dragons before going over to the dogs??

 

[Inisai Toga]

Did Les Johns ever play lower grades at the Dragons before going over to the dogs??

No I don’t believe so; straight from Newcastle club football to the ‘Berries’. Played cricket for St George at one point I think.

 

[Number of the Beath]

Without a doubt one of the finest fullbacks to ever play in the Red V. He was also a brilliant cover defender and, if I'm not mistaken, could more than hold his own in a kicking duel. (Bring them back!)

 

[Slippery Morris]

He was great to watch Brian Johnson. One of the best fullbacks I have seen wear the red V.

 

[RedVee_8]

He was a favourite of mine. Remember that long run he made in the 79 GF ?

 

[mickeylane]

One of my high school heroes

How good was this Bloke ?
Just watching some old footage - outstanding. League Writer Geoff Prenter loved him (as did my Family). A terrific Footballer but an even better Fellow. Another that left us too soon.

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