Bill Johnstone
Collingwood
AFL career
2 games0 goals
- Debut
- R1 1941 v RCH26 Apr 1941
- Most recent
- R2 1941 v HAW3 May 1941
Stats
Bio
A Scottish-born defender hailing from Dumfries, Johnstone navigated the traditional local pathway to Victoria Park via Abbotsford and the Collingwood Juniors. He served a solid apprenticeship in the seconds, notably tasting success as a member of the Magpies' 1940 reserves premiership side. Rewarded with a senior guernsey for the opening round of the 1941 season, he lined up in the back pocket for early clashes against Richmond and Hawthorn. Despite the promising start to the year, Johnstone lost his place in the side after just two appearances and was unable to force his way back into Jock McHale's lineup.
Profile
- Born
- 09 Mar 1919
- Died
- 04 Apr 1976 (aged 57y 26d)
- Birthplace
- Dumfries, United Kingdom
- Deathplace
- Prahran, VIC
- Height
- 177 cm
- Weight
- 80 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionA Scottish-born defender hailing from Dumfries, Johnstone navigated the traditional local pathway to Victoria Park via Abbotsford and the Collingwood Juniors. He served a solid apprenticeship in the seconds, notably tasting success as a member of the Magpies' 1940 reserves premiership side. Rewarded with a senior guernsey for the opening round of the 1941 season, he lined up in the back pocket for early clashes against Richmond and Hawthorn. Despite the promising start to the year, Johnstone lost his place in the side after just two appearances and was unable to force his way back into Jock McHale's lineup.