Russell Johnston
Athlete
1960 –
Who is Russell Johnston?
Russell Johnston is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood in the Victorian Football League and Port Adelaide in the South Australian National Football League.
Originally from Casterton Football Club in the Western District Football League, Johnston was recruited by Collingwood and made his debut during the 1980 VFL season. After eight games, Johnston was delisted by Collingwood and joined SANFL club Port Adelaide in 1981. A member of Port's 1981 premiership team, Johnston was appointed club captain in 1986. He missed the 1988 Grand Final win due to suspension but captained Port Adelaide to premierships the next two seasons. Johnston's performance in the 1989 Grand Final earned him a Jack Oatey Medal, to go with the Port Adelaide 'Best and Fairest' which he also won that year.
Johnston represented South Australia in six interstate matches during his career.
In 2000 Johnston was named as first ruckman in Port Adelaide's official Greatest Team, which took into account all players since 1870.
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