2005
Games – 22
Goals – 29
Kicks – 265
Marks – 106
Handball – 133
2005 Fan’s ranking: 8.18/10
2004
Games - 20
Goals - 17
Kicks - 162
Marks - 54
Handballs - 117
2004 Fan’s ranking: 6.15/10
What some of the Essendon fans had to say:
""Mark Johnson, was one of the few players who had another consistent season. His flexibility in the side was a real asset, being able to play up forward and kick goals and also the ability to get the ball out of the centre or help Fletcher down back."" (Trent Hobson)
""Elevated himself to a new level of consistency. His on-ball work rate and crumbing skills around goal were superb, and he added much needed hardness and defensive pressure to our forward line. Just needs to eliminate the occasional discipline problems to join the elite."" (Marc Herington)
""Top player. Always plays brave footy and puts his body on the line."" (Felix Nguyen)
""Stood up when others didn't this year. Becoming a senior player that is playing a consistent and reliable brand of footy. Looks to be maturing into a future leader of the club. Often, the youth of Essendon didn’t perform because of a lack of on-field leadership and performances by senior players. Mark can hold his head high, as he always tried to lift the younger players."" (Andrew Rutherford)
""Consistent, courageous and everything we've come to expect from Mark."" (Laurie Pearson)
""Lacks pace and occasionally forgets to play the ball but his endeavours cannot be faulted. There would be 15 other clubs that would drool at the possibility of gaining his services if available."" (Stephen Newstead)
""It was another solid season from Mark, performing more in the midfield, as his average disposals of 18.09 reflects. He probably curbed his discipline a little more this year as well, which worked for the better of the team. Good to see he also renewed his contract, because he has now been a valued member of the club for several seasons. One of only three Bombers to play all games too, which was also a good effort."" (Samuel Wharton)
""Consistent, hard working player who is mainstream Essendon. The club needs him weekly as a player because he contributes over 100 minutes each game. Highly respected by hundreds of Bomber supporters."" (Ian Robertson)
""We are now seeing the best of Mark. He has tempered his aggression and stepped up as part of the leadership group. As the young midfield develops, his ability to play as a true utility will come to the fore."" (John Sexton)
Watch Gary O'Donnell's review of Mark Johnson's season on Bomber.tv.
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