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BIZARRE: Bad place johnston feared record would never come | Mind Blowing Facts

Alex Johnston was engulfed by fans after his historic night for South Sydney at Allianz Stadium. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Record breaker Alex Johnston feared his career was over and the NRL's try-scoring landmark would remain forever out of reach during the dark days of his Achilles tendon injury.

But words of wisdom from South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett helped get the winger back on his feet and on track to reach rarefied air with his 213th NRL try.

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