Peter Johnston (rugby league, born 1968) explained

Peter Johnston
Birth Date:25 February 1968
Retired:yes
Club1:Parramatta Eels
Year1start:1989
Year1end:91
Appearances1:39
Tries1:3
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:12
Club2:South Sydney
Year2start:1992
Year2end:93
Appearances2:33
Tries2:3
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:12
Club3:Illawarra Steelers
Year3start:1994
Year3end:95
Appearances3:31
Tries3:4
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:16
Club4:Parramatta Eels
Year4start:1996
Year4end:97
Appearances4:30
Tries4:4
Goals4:0
Fieldgoals4:0
Points4:16
Source:[1]

Peter Johnston (born 25 February 1968) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played for the Parramatta Eels, South Sydney Rabbitohs and Illawarra Steelers in the NSWRL/ARL.

Playing career

A prop known for his big hits, Johnston started his first-grade career at Parramatta in 1989.[2] After three seasons with the Eels he had two-season stints at South Sydney and Illawarra, before finishing his career back at Parramatta.[1]

His last first-grade appearance, a loss to North Sydney in the 1997 finals series, was the only final he played in his 133-game career.[3]

Post playing

Johnston now runs a Subway franchise in Wollongong.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Collis, Ian. The A to Z of Rugby League Players. 2018. New Holland Publishers. 9781921024986.
  2. News: The Dirty Dozen: 12 of rugby league's all-time biggest hitters. 15 August 2018. The Daily Telegraph. 11 October 2018.
  3. Web site: Official Player Numbers. Parramatta Eels.
  4. News: Souths coach Anthony Seibold draws on club's great history to build a new future. 13 June 2018. The Daily Telegraph. 11 October 2018.