Andrew 'Joey' Johns, once the NRL's highest points scorer, was twice voted the world's No. 1 player by Australian, British, and New Zealand journalists.
A standout halfback, Johns led the Newcastle Knights to their first two NRL premierships in 1997 and 2001, amassing a club record 249 games. His international career included 21 Test matches for Australia, 23 State of Origin games for New South Wales (captaining to victory in 2003), and appearances for Country Origin.
Renowned for his dominance, Johns was voted the game's best player five seasons running and won three Dally M Player of the Year awards. In 2008, Rugby League Week named him the greatest player of the past 30 years and included him in the Team of the Century alongside legends like Clive Churchill and Wally Lewis.
In 2012, Johns was immortalized in rugby league history, named an Immortal alongside the game's greats. His induction into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame that year further solidified his legacy. Today, Johns contributes to the sport through media roles and coaching across NRL and rugby union clubs.
