Club great Brad Johnson is set to be unveiled as one of the newest inductees in the Footscray-Western Bulldogs Hall of Fame at the Season Launch event at Crown Palladium next month.
Joining an illustrious list of past players, coaches and officials, the Bulldogs’ games record holder felt honoured to be recognised alongside a host of his idols and former teammates.
“I grew up watching the majority of the current [Hall of Fame inductees] and idolising them, so it is a huge honour,” Johnson said.
The six-time All Australian and three-time best and fairest winner forged an unforgettable career with the Bulldogs, spanning 17 years, 364 games and 543 goals.
Rotating between the midfield and forward line, the “smiling assassin” had the privilege of lining up alongside the likes of fellow Hall of Fame greats Scott Wynd, Chris Grant and Scott West, for which he is forever grateful.
“That is where I learnt the craft and the love of the Club, from those guys there,” he said.
“It started with Scotty Wynd being my first captain through to Granty and the friendship I had with Westy right the way through was enormous.
“Those guys, they are the ones I followed around from day one.”
The 37-year-old said he was flattered by the recognition and was grateful to have served the Club he holds so dear.
“It’s just a huge honour… I just enjoy being a part of a great Club which has been such a big part of my life,” he said.
