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Souths flag safety fears over try record celebration

Alex Johnston is two four-pointers away from breaking Ken Irvine's all-time record of 212 tries. (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS)

Diminutive South Sydney fullback Jye Gray says he'll need help to avoid being trampled as the Rabbitohs fear the safety implications of fans storming the field in celebration of Alex Johnston's try-scoring record.

Prolific Souths winger Johnston is only two tries from passing Ken Irvine's mark of 212 career four-pointers and could enter rarefied air during Friday's clash with rivals the Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium.

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