The Essendon line-up will be strengthened after the State of Origin break with the return of the two Johnson boys. Whilst not related, both carry similar backgrounds.

Mark comes from Sunbury and Jason from Kilmore, both small towns on the outskirts of Melbourne.

From their local football competitions both graduated to the Calder U18s, where their careers blossomed as they turned into the tough, dedicated players they are today.

Mark and Jason were both born in 1978, are the same height and about the same weight, are both blonde, and most importantly, show the sort of talent that will see them playing footy for the Bombers for many years to come.