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|name = Tom Johnstone | |name = Tom Johnstone | ||
|fullname = Thomas Johnstone | |fullname = Thomas Johnstone | ||
|image = Tom Johnstone.jpg | |image = Tom Johnstone.jpg | ||
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|weight = {{convert|92|kg|stlb|abbr=on|order=flip}} | |weight = {{convert|92|kg|stlb|abbr=on|order=flip}} | ||
|birth_place = Germany | |birth_place = Germany | ||
|club1 = {{nowrap| | |club1 = {{nowrap|Wakefield Trinity}} | ||
|year1start = 2015 | |year1start = 2015 | ||
|year1end = 22 | |year1end = 22 | ||
|appearances1 = 115 | |appearances1 = 115 | ||
|tries1 = 87 | |tries1 = 87 | ||
|goals1 = 0 | |goals1 = 0 | ||
|fieldgoals1 = 0 | |fieldgoals1 = 0 | ||
|points1 = 348 | |points1 = 348 | ||
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He has spent time on loan from | '''Tom Johnstone''' (born 13 August 1995) is an England international rugby league footballer who plays as a {{rlp|wg}}er for Catalans Dragons<!--[[List of Wakefield Trinity players|Heritage № 1354]]--> in the Super League. | ||
He has spent time on loan from Wakefield at Featherstone Rovers in the Championship. Johnstone was the winner of the Super League Young Player of the Year in 2016. | |||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
Johnstone was born in Germany and is of Scottish descent. | Johnstone was born in Germany and is of Scottish descent. | ||
With his father in the Army, Johnstone was born in Germany. Johnstone has lived in England since he was very young; as a junior, he played for Stanningley Amateur Rugby League Club. He attended | With his father in the Army, Johnstone was born in Germany. Johnstone has lived in England since he was very young; as a junior, he played for Stanningley Amateur Rugby League Club. He attended Pudsey Grangefield School and represented the City of Leeds sprinting team at Indoor athletics. | ||
== Playing career== | == Playing career== | ||
===Wakefield Trinity=== | ===Wakefield Trinity=== | ||
Johnstone plays at Wing or Centre. He is noted as one of the fastest players in the game. He has also represented England at under 19's level. He made his professional début for Wakefield Trinity against | Johnstone plays at Wing or Centre. He is noted as one of the fastest players in the game. He has also represented England at under 19's level. He made his professional début for Wakefield Trinity against Leeds in 2014 during a Boxing day friendly at Headingley. He made his full Super League début for an injury-hit Wakefield Trinity side in their 2015 Round 7 defeat by Wigan. He played 13 times in his first season at Wakefield Trinity, scoring 9 tries. He scored his first Wakefield Trinity try against St Helens in a 44-4 defeat. In his second season 2016 he scored one length of the field effort that was considered to be the try of the season. | ||
The Wakefield Trinity club signed him up on a long four-season deal, an unprecedented step by the club. Arguably the brightest young talent in English Rugby League, Johnstone is widely regarded as one of the fastest players in the | The Wakefield Trinity club signed him up on a long four-season deal, an unprecedented step by the club. Arguably the brightest young talent in English Rugby League, Johnstone is widely regarded as one of the fastest players in the Super League if not the fastest and is without a doubt one of the best finishers. Johnstone received his first International call up against France in 2018, he scored a sensational hat-trick of tries on his debut. Johnstone was one of the favourites in 2019 to become Super League's top try-scorer and he appeared well motivated to achieve that accolade until injury struck. | ||
In round 1 of the 2021 Super League season, Johnstone scored two tries and received the man of the match award in Wakefield's 28–22 loss against Leeds. | In round 1 of the 2021 Super League season, Johnstone scored two tries and received the man of the match award in Wakefield's 28–22 loss against Leeds. | ||
===Catalans Dragons=== | ===Catalans Dragons=== | ||
On 5 July 2022, Johnstone signed a two-year deal to join the | On 5 July 2022, Johnstone signed a two-year deal to join the Catalans Dragons starting on 2023. | ||
On 15 July 2022, Johnstone was ruled out for the remainder of the 2022 Super League season with a groin injury. | On 15 July 2022, Johnstone was ruled out for the remainder of the 2022 Super League season with a groin injury. | ||
In round 1 of the 2023 Super League season, Johnstone made his club debut for Catalans against his former club Wakefield Trinity. Johnstone would score a | In round 1 of the 2023 Super League season, Johnstone made his club debut for Catalans against his former club Wakefield Trinity. Johnstone would score a hat-trick in Catalans 38-24 victory. In round 5 of the competition, he scored another hat-trick in Catalans 26-12 victory over Hull Kingston Rovers. On 1 April 2023, he scored his 100th career try in a 22–18 win against Castleford Tigers. | ||
In round 13 of the 2023 Super League season, Johnstone scored two tries against his former club Wakefield Trinity as Catalans won 36-6. | In round 13 of the 2023 Super League season, Johnstone scored two tries against his former club Wakefield Trinity as Catalans won 36-6. | ||
The following week, Johnstone scored a | The following week, Johnstone scored a hat-trick in Catalans 46-22 victory over Wigan at Magic Weekend. | ||
On 14 October 2023, Johnstone played in Catalans | On 14 October 2023, Johnstone played in Catalans 2023 Super League Grand Final loss against Wigan. | ||
==International career== | ==International career== | ||
In 2018 he was selected for | In 2018 he was selected for England against France at the Leigh Sports Village. | ||
== Injuries== | == Injuries== | ||
Johnstone has suffered two career-threatening | Johnstone has suffered two career-threatening anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee injuries, one in each leg. The first was in 2017, the second was in 2019 from which he recovered in time to take part in 2020's Super League XXV. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
{{ | {{Commons|Tom Johnstone}} | ||
*[https://wakefieldtrinity.com/player/tom-johnstone/ Wakefield Trinity profile] | *[https://wakefieldtrinity.com/player/tom-johnstone/ Wakefield Trinity profile] | ||
*[http://www.wakefieldwildcats.co.uk/team-listings/tom-johnstone Tom Johnstone at wakefieldwildcats.co.uk] | *[http://www.wakefieldwildcats.co.uk/team-listings/tom-johnstone Tom Johnstone at wakefieldwildcats.co.uk] | ||
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Tom Johnstone (born 13 August 1995) is an England international rugby league footballer who plays as a winger for Catalans Dragons in the Super League.
He has spent time on loan from Wakefield at Featherstone Rovers in the Championship. Johnstone was the winner of the Super League Young Player of the Year in 2016.
Background
Johnstone was born in Germany and is of Scottish descent.
With his father in the Army, Johnstone was born in Germany. Johnstone has lived in England since he was very young; as a junior, he played for Stanningley Amateur Rugby League Club. He attended Pudsey Grangefield School and represented the City of Leeds sprinting team at Indoor athletics.
Playing career
Wakefield Trinity
Johnstone plays at Wing or Centre. He is noted as one of the fastest players in the game. He has also represented England at under 19's level. He made his professional début for Wakefield Trinity against Leeds in 2014 during a Boxing day friendly at Headingley. He made his full Super League début for an injury-hit Wakefield Trinity side in their 2015 Round 7 defeat by Wigan. He played 13 times in his first season at Wakefield Trinity, scoring 9 tries. He scored his first Wakefield Trinity try against St Helens in a 44-4 defeat. In his second season 2016 he scored one length of the field effort that was considered to be the try of the season.
The Wakefield Trinity club signed him up on a long four-season deal, an unprecedented step by the club. Arguably the brightest young talent in English Rugby League, Johnstone is widely regarded as one of the fastest players in the Super League if not the fastest and is without a doubt one of the best finishers. Johnstone received his first International call up against France in 2018, he scored a sensational hat-trick of tries on his debut. Johnstone was one of the favourites in 2019 to become Super League's top try-scorer and he appeared well motivated to achieve that accolade until injury struck. In round 1 of the 2021 Super League season, Johnstone scored two tries and received the man of the match award in Wakefield's 28–22 loss against Leeds.
Catalans Dragons
On 5 July 2022, Johnstone signed a two-year deal to join the Catalans Dragons starting on 2023. On 15 July 2022, Johnstone was ruled out for the remainder of the 2022 Super League season with a groin injury.
In round 1 of the 2023 Super League season, Johnstone made his club debut for Catalans against his former club Wakefield Trinity. Johnstone would score a hat-trick in Catalans 38-24 victory. In round 5 of the competition, he scored another hat-trick in Catalans 26-12 victory over Hull Kingston Rovers. On 1 April 2023, he scored his 100th career try in a 22–18 win against Castleford Tigers. In round 13 of the 2023 Super League season, Johnstone scored two tries against his former club Wakefield Trinity as Catalans won 36-6. The following week, Johnstone scored a hat-trick in Catalans 46-22 victory over Wigan at Magic Weekend. On 14 October 2023, Johnstone played in Catalans 2023 Super League Grand Final loss against Wigan.
International career
In 2018 he was selected for England against France at the Leigh Sports Village.
Injuries
Johnstone has suffered two career-threatening anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee injuries, one in each leg. The first was in 2017, the second was in 2019 from which he recovered in time to take part in 2020's Super League XXV.
External links
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