Aidyn Johnson Explained

Aidyn Johnson
Birth Date:31 October 1997
Originalteam:Bendigo Pioneers (TAC Cup)
Draftpick:No. 45, 2015 national draft
Debutdate:Round 5, 2017
Debutstadium:Adelaide Oval
Height:185 cm
Weight:81 kg
Position:Forward
Guernsey:31
Years1:2016–2019
Games Goals1:11 (8)
Statsend:2019

Aidyn Johnson (born 31 October 1997) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Port Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was drafted by Port Adelaide with their second selection and forty-fifth overall in the 2015 national draft.[1] He made his debut in the 90-point win against at the Adelaide Oval in round five of the 2017 season after he was a late inclusion for the injured Hamish Hartlett.[2] Johnson kicked a goal with his first kick.[3]

Johnson is an Indigenous Australian of Wiradjuri descent.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Aidyn Johnson realises childhood AFL dream with Port Power. Iles. Keiran. 25 November 2015. Bendigo Advertiser. Fairfax Media. 21 April 2017.
  2. News: Final teams: Port Adelaide v Carlton. 21 April 2017. AFL.com.au. Bigpond. 21 April 2017.
  3. Web site: Gaskin. Lee. Match report: Port too powerful for baby Blues. Australian Football League. 25 April 2017. 21 April 2017.
  4. https://nacchocommunique.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/aflpa-indigenous-player-map-2017.pdf AFLPA indigenous player map 2017