A half back, Johnston represented Victoria in the 1985 Teal Cup, during which time he played Under-19s football for Essendon.
[2] Johnston found it difficult to establish a place in the Essendon defence due to the strength of the team and never played more than half a season.
The following year he appeared in an elimination final against Melbourne and had 16 disposals.
[3] Late in the 1992 AFL season, Johnston transferred to Fitzroy where he finished his career.
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