Brad Johnson (Australian footballer)

Brad Johnson, born on 18 July 1976, is a former Australian rules footballer who captained the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League. Known as the Smiling Assassin for the constant smile on his face, he debuted in 1994, when the club was still called Footscray, and was prized for his overhead marking, which let him play as a damaging forward, across half forward or in the midfield despite his small size. He won the club best and fairest award three times, in 1999, 2002 and 2006, was named in the All-Australian team six times and finished second in the 2006 Coleman Medal with 70 goals. He represented Australia in International Rules Football, became captain in 2006, and played 364 games for the Bulldogs, a club record, before retiring after the 2010 season.