Steve Johnson (Australian footballer)
Steven Leigh Johnson is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Geelong Football Club and the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was selected by Geelong with pick 24 in the 2001 AFL Draft. His first few years were plagued with inconsistency, injury and off-field problems. A medium-sized forward, Johnson is renowned for his freakish ability on the field, where he has consistently wowed fans with his penchant for extraordinary goals.
Johnson with the GWS Giants in June 2017
Johnson with Geelong in July 2011
Greater Western Sydney Giants
The Greater Western Sydney Giants are a professional Australian rules football team based in Sydney Olympic Park which represents the Greater Western Sydney region of New South Wales and Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).
The AFL helped secure AFL Legend Kevin Sheedy as inaugural coach
Israel Folau, a high-profile recruit by the club. The former professional rugby league and rugby union footballer was from the Brisbane Broncos. Folau has been credited with helping to establish the Giants in Western Sydney.
Banner at the inaugural GWS game against the Sydney Swans
GWS and Richmond players ahead of the 2019 AFL Grand Final