Greg Johnson (rugby league)

Greg Johnson (born 20 February 1990) is a Jamaica international rugby league footballer who last played as a wing for the Bradford Bulls in the Betfred Championship.[3]

Greg Johnson
Personal information
Full nameGregory Johnson
Born (1990-02-20) 20 February 1990
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England
Height5 ft 10 in (1.77 m)
Weight15 st 6 lb (98 kg)
Playing information
PositionWing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2011 Wakefield Trinity 12 2 0 0 8
2011 Huddersfield Giants
2013 Batley Bulldogs 28 18 0 0 72
2014–19 Salford Red Devils 106 50 1 0 202
2020 Bradford Bulls 2 0 0 0 0
Total 148 70 1 0 282
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2010– Jamaica 3 3 0 0 12
As of 3 January 2021
Source: [1][2]

He played for the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats and the Salford Red Devils in the Super League and the Batley Bulldogs in the Championship.

Background

Greg Johnson was born in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

A Jamaica international,[4] Johnson made his Super League début for the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats in 2011 and amassed a total of 2 tries in 12 appearances.[5] In October 2011 Johnson received a two-year prison sentence.[6] His contract with Wakefield was immediately terminated following his conviction.[7]

When released from prison in 2013, he was signed by the Batley Bulldogs, where he played regularly. He scored 18 tries in 28 appearances and attracted interest from the Salford City Reds, with whom he signed for the 2014 season.[8]

Johnson established himself as a first-choice player for Salford in 2014, scoring 10 tries in 20 appearances.[5] His first try of the season against the Widnes Vikings has been claimed to be a try of the season contender, as he bust three tackles in a run from his own half before sidestepping Rhys Hanbury to score.[9]

Bradford Bulls

Johnson was released by the Bradford Bulls in September 2020.

References
  1. Love Rugby League
  2. Rugby League Project
  3. "England Knights v Jamaica". WWOS. 20 October 2019. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
  4. "Jamaica international Greg Johnson looking to extend Huddersfield Giants stay". The Huddersfield Daily Examiner. 6 January 2011. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
  5. "Greg Johnson Player Stats". loverugbyleague.com. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
  6. "Former Huddersfield Giants player Greg Johnson jailed for 2 years over pub attack: Full story". www.examinerlive.co.uk. 5 October 2011. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  7. "BBC News - Wildcats rugby player Greg Johnson jailed for bar attack". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
  8. "WELCOME ABOARD – GREG JOHNSON | The Red Devils RLFC". thereddevils.net. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
  9. "Widnes 32 - Salford 18: Greg Johnson's wonderful try not enough as Widnes take the points | Rugby League | Sport | Daily Star. Simply The Best 7 Days A Week". dailystar.co.uk. Retrieved 29 May 2014.


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