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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.

Alex Johnston has become the greatest try-scorer in South Sydney's 115-year history after claiming a hat-trick in the...

From that point the Tigers barely put themselves in good ball position again, their defence surrendered meekly and their season spiralled further into a point of disrepair. But the match changed when Souths were not called back after Taane Milne appeared to knock on with the Tigers on the attack in the 44th minute. And it appears the record of leading try-scorer in the league's oldest club will be his for some time.

Johnston hat-trick breaks club record in Souths rout, Tigers fade after hot start: 3 Big Hits.

It sets the scene for a crucial clash with both sides desperate to keep in touch with the top eight on the verge of the Origin period. Michael Ennis almost dared Walker to run the footy at halftime and he must have listened as he picked up a second half double for Souths to run away with it. Walker had 18 run metres, four tackle busts, a linebreak and two tries as he took the game by the scruff of the neck in the second half. Cody Walker, like the Rabbitohs had a slow start to the game as the Tigers led 12-0, but he stormed home to lead his side to a comprehensive victory. It was a game of two halves for Brooks and the Tigers who looked excellent in the first half, especially their left edge led by Daine Laurie and Ken Maumalo, who bagged a double. Luke Brooks looked short of a run in his return from a hamstring injury kicking the ball out on the full twice in a scrappy performance. Johnston finished with 84 metres, nine tackle busts, three linebreaks and importantly three tries to break the record and he looks set to extend his own mark for a long time to come. The Rabbitohs thrashed the Tigers 44-18 on the back of eight tries to three and a hat-trick to Alex Johnston to break his club’s all-time record at Accor Stadium. Walker scored his second off an Ilias pass to have the Bunnies celebrating in style in a seven tries to three demolition. Maumalo ensured the Tigers would have the last laugh of the first half and retake the lead at 18-12 at the break. Asu Kepaoa produced an intercept from a Lachlan Ilias pass to run the length of the field and give the Tigers and early 6-0 lead. Alex Johnston scored to get the Bunnies back in the contest and move within one of Nathan Merritt’s all-time try-scoring record at Souths.

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.

The Rabbitohs flyer scored three tries to take his overall tally to 147 and eclipse the club record set by another great Indigenous Rabbitohs winger, ...

The opening half of the season has been a difficult one for the “Pride of the League”. Their first-grade team wasn’t the only one struggling to live up to expectations after last year’s grand final. It’s likely that, for the 11th season in a row, the Tigers won’t participate in the play-offs. However, “Madge” is adamant his side can still make an appearance in the post-season. However, his speed and knack for being in the right place at the right time is uncanny. It was about returning for the Rabbits.” It is difficult to believe that, only a few short seasons ago, Johnston was almost squeezed out of the club.