Rex Harold Johns (21 May 1935 – 17 December 2009) was an Australian rules footballer for the Port Adelaide Football Club in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL).

Football career

During an era of dour defence, Johns' ability to score goals at an average 3.37 per game was exceptional. During his time at the club he won the club's leading goalkicker award six times and the competition's award four times.[1] He was a member of four premiership teams for Port Adelaide.

Personal life

Rex Johns died after a valiant battle with cancer on the 16 December 2009 at the age of 74.

Reputation

Rex Johns was the childhood idol of Malcolm Blight.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Australian Football - Rexie Johns - Player Bio". australianfootball.com. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
  2. ^ "Subscribe | heraldsun". www.heraldsun.com.au. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rex_Johns
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