Jason Johnson (Australian footballer)

Jason Johnson (born 25 January 1978) is a retired Australian rules footballer who spent his entire professional career with Essendon of the Australian Football League (AFL).

Known as a tireless running midfielder, Johnson's career honours include All-Australian selection in 2001, the same year he won the W.S.

In the game, he polled three Brownlow Medal votes, had 31 disposals, 13 clearances, 10 inside-50s, and kicked four goals.

On 25 August 2008, Johnson and long-time teammate Adam Ramanauskas announced their intention to retire from football at the end of the 2008 AFL season.

[1] Johnson now sits on the AFL Tribunal jury, adjudicating high-profile cases that arise during the regular season.