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Former Aussie Rules player Cam Johnston has left fans in awe with an incredible performance on debut for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Johnston, who grew up playing Aussie rules and was drafted by the Melbourne Demons in 2011, is battle-hardened for the pressure of the NFL after spending four years punting for Ohio State University in front of home crowds of more than 100,000.

https://au.sports.yahoo.com/bazooka-leg-aussie-stuns-america-nfl-debut-042649020.html

 
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yep.. apparently played 6 games for the Casey senior squad and was then delisted at the end of the 2011 season after only one season.

Went to Ohio State for 4 years and now playing for one of the top NFL teams.

Great story

 

Clearly found his calling, it just wasn't AFL. Good on him

46 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Former Aussie Rules player Cam Johnston has left fans in awe with an incredible performance on debut for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Johnston, who grew up playing Aussie rules and was drafted by the Melbourne Demons in 2011, is battle-hardened for the pressure of the NFL after spending four years punting for Ohio State University in front of home crowds of more than 100,000.

https://au.sports.yahoo.com/bazooka-leg-aussie-stuns-america-nfl-debut-042649020.html

Go CJ...


21 minutes ago, Mickey said:

Clearly found his calling, it just wasn't AFL. Good on him

Maybe he wasn't ready when with us, on struggle street.

From MFC discard to MFC owner in the space of 10 years.

 

My boy. Eagles have 2 Aussies on their list now.... His punting will get him special teams player of the week potentially.

Philadelphia is becoming a second home for Aussies with our own Ben Simmons (and a mate of Trac), this year’s rookie playing for the 76ers in the NBA.


11 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

According to an American friend who supports the Eagles and was at the game, Johnston is the second lowest paid kicker in the NFL. He still earns $US487,500.00 which is not bad coin for someone who spent a lot of his time while on Melbourne’s list playing in the Casey seconds.

He also said that if he keeps it up he'll easily double that and more next year. 

On 9/8/2018 at 10:19 AM, Demon Head said:

Philadelphia is becoming a second home for Aussies with our own Ben Simmons (and a mate of Trac), this year’s rookie playing for the 76ers in the NBA.

Is Ben Simmons, a Dees supporter ?

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32 minutes ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Cam continues to do nicely but I note that he regards himself as a Cats fan despite the fact that he was once on the MFC list (albeit spent most of his time there playing for the Casey Development League team).

Australian Cam Johnston is living the dream as an NFL punter

It’s not that surprising that one season in the thirds and then the arse wasn’t quite enough to institutionalise him to be honest, WJ. Probably had the opposite effect in fact.

48 minutes ago, bingers said:

Perhaps it's not totally on point, but does anyone else think that Benny from Abba looks like a giant rat?

Can't see the similarity 'bingers'

 

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3 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Cam continues to do nicely but I note that he regards himself as a Cats fan despite the fact that he was once on the MFC list (albeit spent most of his time there playing for the Casey Development League team).

Australian Cam Johnston is living the dream as an NFL punter

That's because he is from Geelong area, used to make the trek rather than moving to Melbourne

When he was delisted I asked him what's next said he might try the punting

Remember watching him trying to kick an American footy, obviously bought one, come a long way

On a side note reckon if Sam Frost's career stalls, he should give it a go, maybe as more than a punter

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One of his punts today managed to hit the jumbotron, reportedly it sits 90 feet above the field.

On 12/9/2018 at 4:47 PM, rjay said:

Can't see the similarity 'bingers'

 

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Umm, not really... but this guy on the other hand...

 

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