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Brad Johnson is a true champion on the Western Bulldogs (formerly Footscray).
The favourite son and captain was almost lost for words when he took the microphone at the end of his testimonial day at the Palladium Room at Crown Casino on Sunday.
"It's been an amazing day, it just absolutely blows me away," he said to the bumper crowd of 650 in attendence.
The modest champ added: "Why me?"
"Johnno" predicts "a huge onslaught" from the Bulldogs in the remaining two home and away rounds and then finals as they set their sights on winning the premiership for the first time since the glory days of 1954.
"We're going to finish top four and we'll have a huge crack at it," he said.
"I can guarantee that absolutely no stone will be left unturned.
"Our main drive and main passion is to create our own success."
Not surprisingly, Johnson was flashing his trademark smile throughout the day as former teammates Rohan Smith, Chris Grant and Scott Wynd as well as Essendon champion James Hird paid tribute to him.
Hird described Johnson as "a champ, an absolute champ".
"Brad Johnson is Hall of Fame all over," he added.
Current teammates Adam Cooney, Daniel Giansiracusa and Robert Murphy also spoke along with former captain Luke Darcy.
Murphy said: "Hoipefully we can share some special things in the next six weeks."
Marngrook Footy Show host Grant Hansen was thrilled to attend such a splendid tribute to Johnson.
Grant is confident Johnson will lead from the front as the Bulldogs look to come up trumps in September.
"Brad Johnson is a true champion and true champions stand up when its needed the most. Look out for No. 6 in the finals," Grant said.
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After Round 24
Collingwood 80
Geelong 76
Hawthorn 72
West Coast 68
Carlton 58
St Kilda 50
Sydney 50
Essendon 46
North Melbourne 40
Western Bulldogs 36
Fremantle 36
Richmond 34
Melbourne 34
Adelaide 28
Brisbane 16
Port Adelaide 12
Gold Coast 12
Grand Final
Geelong def Collingwood
Preliminary Finals
Collingwood def Hawthorn
Geelong def West Coast
1st Semi Final West Coast def Carlton
2nd Semi Final Hawthorn def Sydney
1st Elimination Final Carlton def Essendon
2nd Elimination Final Sydney def St.Kilda
1st Qualifying Final Collingwood def West Coast
2nd Qualifying Final Geelong def Hawthorn
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