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BIZARRE: Johnston gracious but no thanks to jenkins idea - What They Never Told You

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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