#32 Ross Johnson

Ross Johnson played seven VFL games with Hawthorn (1971-72), winning the 1972 reserves premiership with the Hawks alongside future Legend, Michael Tuck. In 1975, after two seasons as playing coach of Coleraine in the Western Border League, Johnson was headhunted to coach Leongatha during what proved a transitional period for the Parrots. The club missed the finals in '75, but Johnson blooded several youngsters who went on to win flags in green and gold. He stood down at season's end and was replaced by Angus Hume, then coached at Glen Alvie before returning to Parrot Park during 1979 where he played in a senior premiership under Neville Stone, in one of the greatest teams in Leongatha's rich history. There were further stints at Inverloch (player and president) and Tarwin (playing-coach), before Johnson served as president of the now-defunct Alberton Football Netball League.This episode of the Talking Parrots Podcast is proudly brought to you by daneddybooks.com and the good team at All Weather Blinds (allweatherblinds.com.au)."Go Parrots!"