Lionel Johnston
Hawthorn
AFL career
41 games0 goals
- Debut
- R17 1946 v MEL17 Aug 1946
- Most recent
- R16 1950 v FIT12 Aug 1950
Stats
Bio
Hailing from Lake Boga in the Victorian Mallee district, Lionel Johnston was a robust key position player who manned the defensive posts for Hawthorn in the immediate post-war era. Standing 183cm and weighing 83kg—a significant size for the 1940s—he was tasked with combating opposition spearheads during a lean period for the club, playing 41 senior games without registering a goal. His tenure at Glenferrie Oval was defined by disciplined work in the backline, often under immense pressure as the side struggled for wins. Following the 1950 season, Johnston transferred to Oakleigh in the VFA, where he surprisingly displayed the versatility his VFL defensive role had hidden, managing to kick 12 goals in 12 games during a brief but effective stint in the Association.
Profile
- Born
- 21 Dec 1926
- Died
- 12 May 2005 (aged 78y 142d)
- Birthplace
- Burwood, VIC
- Height
- 183 cm
- Weight
- 83 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionHailing from Lake Boga in the Victorian Mallee district, Lionel Johnston was a robust key position player who manned the defensive posts for Hawthorn in the immediate post-war era. Standing 183cm and weighing 83kg—a significant size for the 1940s—he was tasked with combating opposition spearheads during a lean period for the club, playing 41 senior games without registering a goal. His tenure at Glenferrie Oval was defined by disciplined work in the backline, often under immense pressure as the side struggled for wins. Following the 1950 season, Johnston transferred to Oakleigh in the VFA, where he surprisingly displayed the versatility his VFL defensive role had hidden, managing to kick 12 goals in 12 games during a brief but effective stint in the Association.