Chris Johns (rugby league)

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Chris Johns
Personal information
Full name	Chris Johns
Born	1964
	Queensland, Australia
Playing information
Position	Centre, Wing
Club
Years	Team	Pld	T	G	FG	P
1984–1987	St. George Dragons	56	7	0	0	28
1986–87	Castleford	18	7	0	0	28
1988–1996	Brisbane Broncos	171	50	0	0	200
	Total	245	64	0	0	256
Representative
Years	Team	Pld	T	G	FG	P
1989–1994	New South Wales Blues	10	3	0	0	12
1990–1992	Australian Kangaroos	9	2	0	0	8
Source: NRL Stats

Chris Johns (born 1964 in Queensland) is an Australian former rugby league footballer of the 1980s and 90s. He played in the centres for the St. George Dragons, Brisbane Broncos, New South Wales Blues and the Australian Kangaroos.

Johns played as a reserve back for St. George in the 1985 Grand Final after playing in the winning reserve grade grand final.

After a stint with Castleford in 1986-87 Johns moved to the newly-created Brisbane Broncos in 1988. Johns was the top try-scorer for the Broncos in 1989.

In 2000 Johns was awarded the Australian Sports Medal for his contribution to Australia's international standing in the sport of rugby league. He was also named in a 20-man legends team for the Broncos on 9 May, 2007.

[edit] External links

• Chris Johns at thecastlefordtigers.co.uk
• Chris Johns at the State of Origin official website.
• Chris Johns stats at rugbyleagueproject.com
• Chris Johns at yesterdayshero.com.au
• Chris Johns at nrlstats.com