Greg Johnson (rugby league)

Greg Johnson
Personal information
Full name Gregory Johnson
Born (1990-02-20) 20 February 1990
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.77 m)
Weight 15 st 6 lb (98 kg)
Playing information
Position Wing

Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2011 Wakefield Trinity 12 2 0 0 8
2013 Batley Bulldogs 28 18 0 0 72
2014– Salford Red Devils 104 50 1 0 202
Total 144 70 1 0 282
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2010 Jamaica 2 3 0 0 12
As of 13 October 2018
Source: [1][2]

Greg Johnson (born 20 February 1990) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays for the Salford Red Devils in the Super League. His usual position is Wing.

Playing career

A Jamaican international,[3] Johnson made his Super League début for Wakefield Trinity Wildcats in 2011 and amassed a total of 2 tries in 12 appearances.[4] In October 2011 Johnson received a two-year prison sentence. His contract with Wakefield was immediately terminated following his conviction.[5]

When released from prison in 2013, he was signed by Batley Bulldogs, where he played regularly. He scored 18 tries in 28 appearances and attracted interest from Salford City Reds, with whom he signed for the 2014 season.[6]

Johnson established himself as a first-choice player for Salford in 2014, scoring 10 tries in 20 appearances.[4] 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.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Love Rugby League
  2. ↑ Rugby League Project
  3. ↑ "Jamaica international Greg Johnson looking to extend Huddersfield Giants stay". The Huddersfield Daily Examiner. 12 July 2013. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
  4. 1 2 "Greg Johnson Player Stats". loverugbyleague.com. Retrieved 2014-05-29.
  5. ↑ "BBC News - Wildcats rugby player Greg Johnson jailed for bar attack". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2014-05-29.
  6. ↑ "WELCOME ABOARD – GREG JOHNSON | The Red Devils RLFC". thereddevils.net. Retrieved 2014-05-29.
  7. ↑ "Widnes 32 - Salford 18: Greg Johnson's wonderful try not enough as Widnes take the points | Rugby League | Sport | Daily Star. Simply The Best 7 Days A Week". dailystar.co.uk. Retrieved 2014-05-29.
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