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Margie McDonald

Johnston gracious but 'no thanks' to Jenkins idea

Alex Johnston has won the Ken Irvine Medal three times and shares the gong with Tom Jenkins in 2026. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Alex Johnston may have smashed Ken Irvine's long-standing tries record this year, but the South Sydney winger doesn't want any awards named after him - yet.

Johnston crossed for his 213th try in March, breaking Irvine's career try-scoring mark (212) which had stood since 1973.

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