Johnson’s AFLW debut caps off meteoric rise

The 21-year-old’s selection was confirmed on Friday night.

Johnson’s Cats went toe-to-toe with North, overcoming a goalless opening half to hold a two-point lead heading into the final quarter.

The Roos proved too classy with a two-goal-to-none final quarter, but it was nonetheless a bright opening hit-out for Johnson, who previously plied her trade in Geelong’s VFLW side before the club took her in the AFLW draft with pick 15.

Donning the number 30 jumper, Johnson finished the day with six touches, three marks and a tackle playing out of the Cats’ defensive half.