JOHNSON AS SOLID AS EVER IN THE MIDDLE
Jason Johnson produced exactly what Essendon supporters have come to expect from him in 2003 - in and under and winning the hard football. Having said that, Johnson did spend a more time playing ""outside"" and running with the football in 2003. This freedom would have done him the world of good both mentally and physically. The added depth to Essendon's midfield courtesy of trade week will ease the burden on him in 2004. <a href=""/team/reportcard2003.asp"">How did you rate Johnson's season?<a>