Tom Johnstone(born 13 August 1995) is anEnglandinternationalrugby leaguefootballer who plays as awingerforWakefield Trinityin theSuper League.
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| Full name | Thomas Johnstone | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 13 August 1995 Germany | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.86 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 14 st 7 lb (92 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Wing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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He has spent time on loan fromWakefieldatFeatherstone Roversin theChampionship.Johnstone was the winner of theSuper League Young Player of the Yearin 2016.
Background
editJohnstone was born in Germany and is of Scottish descent.[3]
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 attendedPudsey Grangefield Schooland represented the City of Leeds sprinting team at Indoor athletics.
Playing career
editWakefield Trinity
editJohnstone 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 againstLeedsin 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 byWigan.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 theSuper Leagueif 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.[4] 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.[5]
Catalans Dragons
editOn 5 July 2022, Johnstone signed a two-year deal to join theCatalans Dragonsstarting on 2023.[6] On 15 July 2022, Johnstone was ruled out for the remainder of the 2022 Super League season with a groin injury.[7]
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 ahat-trickin Catalans 38-24 victory. In round 5 of the competition, he scored another hat-trick in Catalans 26-12 victory overHull Kingston Rovers.[8]On 1 April 2023, he scored his 100th career try in a 22–18 win againstCastleford Tigers.[9] In round 13 of the 2023 Super League season, Johnstone scored two tries against his former club Wakefield Trinity as Catalans won 36-6.[10] The following week, Johnstone scored ahat-trickin Catalans 46-22 victory over Wigan atMagic Weekend.[11] On 14 October 2023, Johnstone played in Catalans2023 Super League Grand Finalloss againstWigan.[12]
Wakefield Trinity (re-join)
editOn 17 May 2024, it was reported that he had signed forWakefield Trinityon a four-year deal.[13]
International career
editIn 2018 he was selected forEnglandagainstFranceat theLeigh Sports Village.[14]
Injuries
editJohnstone has suffered two career-threateninganterior 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'sSuper League XXV.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^loverugbyleague
- ^RLP
- ^"Getting to know: Tom Johnstone".Total Rugby League.24 January 2017.Retrieved3 June2018.
- ^"Wakefield Trinity: Tom Johnstone has 'half an eye' on top-try accolade".Yorkshire Evening Post.Retrieved27 February2019.
- ^"Leeds roar back to deny Tom Johnstone-inspired Wakefield in Super League".The Guardian.
- ^"Wakefield Trinity's Tom Johnstone's future confirmed".www.seriousaboutrl.com.
- ^"Tom Johnstone: Wakefield Trinity winger ruled out for season".www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^"Super League: Catalans Dragons 26-12 Hull KR - hosts continue perfect start to season".www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^"Super League: Catalans Dragons 22-18 Castleford Tigers -Mike McMeeken scores late winner".BBC Sport.1 April 2023.Retrieved8 April2023.
- ^"Super League: Catalans Dragons 36-6 Wakefield Trinity - Tom Johnstone punishes former club".www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^"Super League: Wigan Warriors 22-46 Catalans - Johnstone hat-trick helps Dragons move top".www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^"Wigan Warriors crowned Super League champions after downing Dragons".www.theguardian.com.
- ^"Tom Johnstone Returns!!".Wakefield Trinity.17 May 2024.Retrieved29 September2024.
- ^"Tom Johnstone marks debut with England hat-trick against France".telegraph.co.uk.17 October 2018.Retrieved31 October2019.
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