The Northern Blues Football Club has welcomed Alex Johnson in a dual role for the 2019 season. He’s one of the most committed people I’ve ever met,” Brennan said. Young forward Harry McKay reflects on his 2020 season.

“I don’t know what price you put on that but when you’ve got such a young group: culturally, he’s been a great asset. AFL Former Sydney Swans defender Alex Johnson is pushing for his VFL debut, after being named in the Northern Blues' squad to face Coburg on Sunday. “As a player, we know he’s been through a lot but we know what he’s capable of and both he and the Club have full confidence he can get back to full fitness.

Only this time it wasn’t at Sydney, where he was a premiership player in 2012. “‘AJ’ already had experience in the development space, which is pretty unique for someone his age. Northern Blues GM Ben Brennan said the club were excited to have the 2012 premiership winner on board. Welcome aboard, Alex Johnson!We're delighted to have signed AJ in a dual capacity for season 2019.#Northbound. Young forward Harry McKay reflects on his 2020 season. “You notice straight away when he’s out there, the direction he gives the playing group and the lift he gives them.”, Returning: Mason Blakey, Kieran Collins, Alex Johnson, Kye Quirk, Noah Wheeler, Oscar White, Tom WilsonNew Blues: Jake Bartholomaeus, Jordan Cunico, Cody Hirst.
He will also pull on the jumper as a player, upon the completion of his recovery from an ACL injury sustained in August. Maintaining ambitions to play at the elite level, Johnson will be an outstanding addition and asset to the Blues both … He was offered an off-field role with Sydney but opted to continue his career in his native Victoria. Sam Walsh, Jack Newnes and Patrick Cripps nominated for their efforts. I’m sure he’s looking to improve his footy even further in 2020. Lucy McEvoy spoke to Carlton Media to discuss her 2019 NAB AFLW Draft experience.

The story of Alex Johnson is a familiar one to the football world.

In the lead up to the 2020 NAB AFLW Draft, Club Historian Tony De Bolfo reflects on…. He’s one of the most committed people I’ve ever met," Brennan said. We have a look at our number five's season in 2020. A premiership player at Sydney, Johnson will take on the role as Head of Development for the VFL Blues from next year.

After tasting the ultimate success with Sydney in 2012, Johnson arrives at the Northern Blues in a playing and coaching capacity on the comeback trail from another ACL injury which cruelly ended his AFL career at the Swans. Having played 10 games for Northern in 2019 in the back line, it could be regarded as a successful year for the AFL premiership player.
Announcements will continue to be made over the course of pre-season. "As a player, we know he’s been through a lot but we know what he’s capable of and both he and the club have full confidence he can get back to full fitness. Lucy McEvoy spoke to Carlton Media to discuss her 2019 NAB AFLW Draft experience. In that time, Johnson — while being devoted to his rehabilitation — spent time assisting with Sydney’s NEAFL side in a coaching and developing capacity. Re: Alex Johnson to Northern Blues Reply #3 – December 01, 2018, 07:13:43 AM Judging by AJ's interview I got the feeling that he has unfinished business … “It’s hard to measure his importance to the group: I think his experience, determination and drive, his voice and leadership, it’s incredibly important,” Fraser said.