George Johnstone
Melbourne
AFL career
8 games0 goals
- Debut
- R1 1897 v SME8 May 1897
- Most recent
- SR3 1898 v COL10 Sept 1898
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Bio
George Johnstone was a foundation player for the Melbourne Football Club, representing the team during the historic formation of the Victorian Football League. Already an experienced figure by the time the breakaway competition began in 1897, he featured in seven matches during the league's inaugural season. His contributions on the field yielded no goals, indicating a likely role in the defensive half of the ground as the Redlegs established themselves in the new competition. Johnstone managed a solitary appearance the following year before departing the VFL scene, remembered primarily as a member of Melbourne's original squad.
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- Born
- 04 Nov 1869
- Died
- 09 Nov 1956 (aged 87y 5d)
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1 revisionGeorge Johnstone was a foundation player for the Melbourne Football Club, representing the team during the historic formation of the Victorian Football League. Already an experienced figure by the time the breakaway competition began in 1897, he featured in seven matches during the league's inaugural season. His contributions on the field yielded no goals, indicating a likely role in the defensive half of the ground as the Redlegs established themselves in the new competition. Johnstone managed a solitary appearance the following year before departing the VFL scene, remembered primarily as a member of Melbourne's original squad.