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 Carlton 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]
| Aidyn Johnson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Johnson playing for Port Adelaide in June 2018 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 31 October 1997 | ||
| Original team(s) | Bendigo Pioneers (TAC Cup) | ||
| Draft | No. 45, 2015 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 5, 2017, Port Adelaide vs. Carlton, at Adelaide Oval | ||
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 81 kg | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Port Adelaide | ||
| Number | 31 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2016–2019 | Port Adelaide | 11 (8) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2019. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Johnson is an Indigenous Australian of Wiradjuri descent.[4]
References
edit- ^ Iles, Keiran (25 November 2015). "Aidyn Johnson realises childhood AFL dream with Port Power". Bendigo Advertiser. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
- ^ "Final teams: Port Adelaide v Carlton". AFL.com.au. Bigpond. 21 April 2017. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
- ^ Gaskin, Lee (21 April 2017). "Match report: Port too powerful for baby Blues". Australian Football League. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
- ^ AFLPA indigenous player map 2017
External links
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- Aidyn Johnson's profile on the official website of the Port Adelaide Football Club
- Aidyn Johnson's playing statistics from AFL Tables
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