Alex Johnston

2022 - 5 - 28

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Johnston breaks Rabbitohs try scoring record (Wide World of Sports)

South Sydney winger Alex Johnston has eclipsed Nathan Merritt's record of 146 tries, standing alone as the ...

At just 27, Johnston trails Ken Irvine's all-time record of 212 by a healthy, but not insurmountable number. Johnston debuted in the Rabbitohs' 2014 title-winning season, scoring in the grand final - and has been a permanent fixture on the left wing for the Rabbitohs ever since, aside from some appearances at fullback. It was the first time in 2022 that Souths had been trailing at the interval and gone on to win - as their left edge finally got humming - Johnston grabbing his second and third tries, with inside men Campbell Graham crossing and Cody Walker scoring a double as well.

Alex Johnston breaks Souths record as Bunnies smash Tigers and ... (Daily Mail)

A hat-trick saw Johnston pass Nathan Merritt as the Rabbitohs' all-time leading tryscorer - and at just 27 years old, he could go on to set a mark that will ...

The lock came through fine and should be a Blue again And it appears the record of leading try-scorer in the league's oldest club will be his for some time. Crucially, Cameron Murray also got through the win unscathed on return from a shoulder injury and he will be named in Brad Fittler's NSW team on Sunday.

NRL Alex Johnston breaks South Sydney Rabbitohs' try-scoring ... (ESPN)

Alex Johnston has become the greatest try-scorer in South Sydney's 115-year history after claiming a hat-trick in the Rabbitohs 44-18 win over Wests Tigers.

To score 147 in the red and green. "I was almost not here. "I don't want to play in any other colours. And when Graham offloaded for Johnston to score his 147th, the Rabbitohs erupted. "I knew straight away, and Campbell knew too," Johnston said. But Johnston urged the media on Saturday night not to put the mock on him, happy to settle for being the leading try-scorer at the league's oldest club for now.

'Seriously incredible': Freak makes history (NEWS.com.au)

Alex Johnston has made history for the South Sydney Rabbitohs, scoring a hat-trick to become the famous club's greatest ever tryscorer.

“No, I said it earlier to the fans I’m still pinching myself. “Although at halftime we were behind, I didn’t think we were doing much wrong. “I don’t want to play in any other colours. They desperately needed a win before Murray, Damien Cook and potentially others were called away for Origin duty. I’m just so happy. The loss will heap pressure on Tigers coach Michael Maguire once again.

'Special to be part of the press conference mate': Johnston's ... (Fox Sports)

'Special to be part of the press conference mate': Johnston's hilarious take on Souths record.

We all care and love each other and I’m just so thankful to be a part of it.” “I sort of just wanted to not think about it. It just goes to show the type of team and teammates we have. “No, I said it earlier to the fans I’m still pinching myself. I will keep this jersey on for a week at least. I thought this is crazy.

Why Johnston could surpass Irvine as greatest tryscorer (NRL.COM)

With 147 tries in 178 appearances for Souths, Johnston has one of the best strike rate of any player in the game's history.

I am just thankful to be a part of it." “Campbell Graham inside me knew as well. “I like to think that the top dogs had a look at that and said, ‘We might need to keep this bloke’. I’m very thankful for the fans for doing that. I was almost not here. There is no club I would rather play for," Johnston said. - Brett Morris 176 (1.56)

Record-breaking Alex Johnston basks in his South Sydney ... (Sporting News AU)

South Sydney winger Alex Johnston became the club's all-time leading try-scorer after his hattrick against Wests Tigers moved him to 147 career tries.

“It is good to finally get over the hump and get it [the try-scoring record] done. “It just goes to show the type of team and teammates we have here. And Johnston was only too happy to share what happened in the immediate aftermath of that play.