Travis Johnstone

[christicehurst]

Number: 4
Games: 194
Goals: 134
Height: 184cm
Weight: 83kg
DOB: 17-07-1980

Introduction
Travis Johnstone is an AFL veteran who was recruited to the Lions in 2008 after spending ten years with Melbourne. He is a high possession-winning midfielder who is renowned for his exquisite kicking skills and creativity. Johnstone has also proven effective as a small forward option.

Background
• Johnstone was recruited by Melbourne with the first pick overall in the 1997 National Draft after being widely regarded as one of the most talented junior players in the country.

• During his time with the Demons, Johnstone earned an AFL Rising Star nomination, played in the 2000 Grand Final, finished equal fourth in the 2002 Brownlow Medal and won the club’s Best & Fairest award in 2005.

• He established himself as one of the competition’s elite midfielders who seemed to effortlessly find the ball and deliver it lace out to his forwards.

• He was traded by Melbourne to the Lions at the end of the 2007 season in exchange for Pick No.14 in the 2007 National Draft.

2008
• Johnstone showed no signs of homesickness during his first season with the Lions, playing 18 senior matches and averaging 19.3 disposals – his fourth best return from 11 AFL seasons.

• While he played plenty of match time in the centre, he also moved forward with great success at times. He finished with 17 goals – the fifth most at the Club.

• He was rewarded for a consistent season with a top-ten finish in the Club Champion award.

2009
• Johnstone started 2009 like a house on fire with a best-on-ground performance in the Lions' Round 1 win against the Eagles. He collected 37 disposals - a personal best while at the Lions - and kicked two goals.

• His form fluctuated for much of the first half of the season with outstanding performances against both Essendon and Adelaide at the Gabba.

• He was omitted from the senior side prior to Round 10 and spent eight of the next 10 weeks playing with Lions Reserves side working on the defensive aspects of his game.

• Johnstone returned to the senior team in Round 20 and immediately proved to the coaching staff that he had learnt from his relegation. His chasing and tackling efforts were later praised by Senior Coach Michael Voss.

• He played the final five matches for the Lions - including two Finals - taking his season tally to 16 and six goals. He remained a regular ball-winner throughout the season, averaging 19.9 touches per game.

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Great opening game by this fella

Welcome to the lions ;D

[Hayley]

He's a little master. Got a bit worried whenever he got caught with the ball...

But he had so much free space and that's what they wanted.

[christicehurst]

Originally Posted by jbrown_gal

He's a little master. Got a bit worried whenever he got caught with the ball...

But he had so much free space and that's what they wanted.

Was it me or did he get caught with the ball too many times?

speaking off free space how long was that run corrie took in the 1st quater

i wish he had of got the goal

[Hayley]

Originally Posted by christicehurst

Was it me or did he get caught with the ball too many times?

I know right.

I was counting, I think he got caught 3 times.

i didnt really notice it

was it really that bad

[Hayley]

Originally Posted by brandon

i didnt really notice it

was it really that bad

Haha yep. But other than that, he played really well.

ohh well there are other aspects of his game that could of affected us more

im sure thell sort it out in training with him this week

[christicehurst]

First round he did achueve some good things. See how he goes in the next few weeks.