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Fans storm pitch as Rabbitoh's Johnston sets Australian try
Alex Johnston scored 213 career tries, breaking a 53-year record and sparking thousands of fans to flood the pitch despite warnings of fines and bans.
- South Sydney Rabbitohs winger Alex Johnston scored twice on Friday to reach 213 career tries, triggering thousands of fans to storm the pitch at the sold-out Allianz Stadium.
- Having equalled Irvine's mark of 212 late in the first half, Johnston scored the historic 213th in the first minute after half-time, building anticipation after his 104 tries from 2020-23 and recovery from a 2024 ruptured Achilles.
- A Latrell Mitchell flick pass released Johnston inside the 10m for his first try, followed by a 35m sprint for his second before he changed into a gold No.2 jersey during a 15-minute stoppage.
- Players retreated to the sheds and the match was halted for more than 15 minutes while security cleared the field, yet the Roosters still won 26-18.
- Ending a 53-year mark, Ken Irvine's record fell as broadcasters hailed it 'a moment the game will never forget' , Cooper Cronk called it 'the greatest moment', and Brad Fittler said, 'this is a one-off'.
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With a double against the Sydney Roosters, South Sydney wingman Alex Johnston scored his 213rd NRL test. A historic record that triggered an incredible field invasion at the Sydney Football Stadium.
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- 38% of the sources lean Left
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C 31%
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