1. Travis Johnstone is the grandson of former Fitzroy Lions player, Norm Johnstone.
11 Facts About Travis Johnstone
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Travis Johnstone took time to develop into a star player for Melbourne, and for some time was criticised in the football media for underachieving as a number 1 draft selection.
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Travis Johnstone gradually developed into a midfielder possessing terrific vision and skill, who in 2006 for the second year in a row, led the team in the Brownlow Medal, with 11 votes.
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In 2007 Travis Johnstone struggled to capture his best form and was not helped by an Achilles tendon injury holding him to only 15 games.
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Travis Johnstone produced a career-high 42 disposals in what would be his final game for the Demons in round 22 against Carlton.
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New coach Dean Bailey was openly looking for high draft picks and Travis Johnstone was considered a more expendable, yet of decent value.
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The week after, Travis Johnstone managed 22 disposals in Brisbane's nailbiting 2-point win against the Collingwood Magpies.
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Arguably his finest game for Brisbane to date came in the Lions' Round 8,2008 win over Carlton where Travis Johnstone amassed 32 disposals, six tackles and three goals.
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In round 11 2010, Travis Johnstone managed a remarkable 37 disposals in a one-point loss to North Melbourne.
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On 28 October 2010, Travis Johnstone was delisted from the Lions.
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Travis Johnstone nominated for the 2010 AFL Draft, but began planning to play for the Palmerston Magpies.