West Perth defender Ben Johnson was West Coast's second selection in the 2019 draft.
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West Coast career[edit | edit source]
Johnson, a cousin of ruck great Dean Cox and an Eagles supporter growing up,[1] played in WA's winning under-18 side before making his senior debut for West Perth late in the year. On being drafted he was described as having speed and a powerful kick.[2] His first season was wrecked by injuries including a shoulder problem and osteitis pubis, although the absence of any reserves football in 2020 would have limited his opportunities in any event.
Stats[edit | edit source]
AFL | Gm | G | B | K | M | H | D | T | Cl | WAFL | Gm | G | B | K | M | H | D | T | |
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2020 | 0 | N/A |
News[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
https://www.wafl.com.au/player/ben-johnson
- ↑ Steve Butler, The West Australian (7 December 2019, p.38), "'Everything is for her'"
- ↑ Rhys Dickinson, westcoasteagles.com.au (28 November 2019), "The Draft File: Pick 58 – Ben Johnson": https://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2019-11-28/the-draft-file-pick-58-ben-johnson
Current playing squad |
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1. Ryan, 2. Waterman, 3. Gaff, 4. Sheed, 5. Sheppard, 6. Yeo, 7. Langdon, 8. Redden, 9. Naitanui, 10. Brander |