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CibbuanoSteve Johnson in Trouble again
January 17th 2008 06:51
Troubled cat Steve Johnson has got himself in hot water again after being caught going 78kmph over the speed limit.
Johnson who was caught doing 128kmph in a 50 zone was pulled over at around 8pm in East Geelong.
Team mate Shannon Byrnes was also in the car with Johnson at the time.
He has lost his license for 12 months and will have to face court in Geelong at a later date.
Geelong's leadership group will meet tomorrow to discuss a punishment.
A club statement issued this afternoon said Johnson was on his way to Eastern Gardens golf course about 8.15pm last night when he was booked.
“We are extremely disappointed that Steve was found to have exceeded the speed limit in this manner and we are thankful that Steve, his passenger Shannon Byrnes or any other people were not injured," the statement said.
"We know the risks associated with speeding and speed is a major cause of road crashes in Victoria. Steve’s actions were dangerous and unacceptable and could have resulted in tragic circumstances,” Geelong ceo Brian Cook said.
“Ultimately every individual is responsible for their actions and the consequences of those actions. Our players understand that society holds them to a high standard. As a club we will continue to educate everyone associated with the club of the need to meet these standards.
“Steve has worked hard over the past year to regain respect but this is a major setback in this regard. In the past many of Steve’s issues have been alcohol-related however that is not the case on this occasion.”
Johnson was famously suspended last year after not informing the club after he was arrested by police while at home in Wangaratta.
He came back to play a blistering season earning All-Australian Selection as well as winning a premiership and Norm Smith medal.
Geelong has TAC signs around the ground, however they are not an official sponsor of the club.
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