Kane Johnson
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Categories: Australian rules footballers | Adelaide Crows players | Richmond Tigers players | 1978 births | Living people
Kane Johnson (born March 15, 1978) is an Australian rules footballer. The 186cm, 85kg Johnson wears the guernsey number 17 for the Richmond Football Club in the AFL. He began his career with the Adelaide Crows in 1996 and played in their 1997 and 1998 premiership sides before his 20th birthday. Over the years he developed into an outstanding midfielder and became a key member of Adelaide's onball group but in 2001 requested that he be allowed to return to his home state of Victoria after playing out his contract the following year. The Crows management obliged, and at the end of 2002, Johnson was traded to Richmond for Jason Torney. Whilst there, Johnson became a star player and was rewarded with the captaincy of the club in 2005. This came following Wayne Campbell's decision to step down from the position. While Johnson's 2005 wasn't as sensational as his 2004, he still was among the Tigers' best players. In 2006 Johnson had an outstanding season, keeping many of the game's star players in check. He won the best and fairest for his efforts. External links
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