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Player Profile – Jacob Johnston

By Eve Jeffery

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Mullumbimby Moonshiners

Name Jacob Johnston

Nickname Pingaz and Sid

Number 15

Eyes Blue 

Age 21 

Height 5‘10”  

Birthday 20/12/92 

Position Full Back 

Years in the sport  1

Favourite food Mexican 

Favourite colour Orange  

Career Highlight Try in the  2013 Grand Final   

Motto Live Long Party Strong 

If you would like to nominate a player from your team for our Player Profiles, email: onlinesport[at]echo.net.au.

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