David Johnson (Australian rules footballer)

David Johnson (born 20 July 1981) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Carlton Football Club and Geelong Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Johnson was drafted by Carlton with pick number 10 in the 1999 AFL Draft. A tall and athletic defender, he quickly established himself in the Carlton backline. He played 100 games for Carlton between 2000 and 2006, becoming known for his strong marking and intercept play.

At the end of the 2006 season, Johnson was traded to Geelong in exchange for draft picks. He played a significant role in Geelong's dominant era, contributing to their premiership victories in 2007 and 2009. Often assigned to the opposition's most dangerous small forward, he was a reliable and consistent performer in the Geelong defence.

Johnson retired from AFL football at the end of the 2012 season, having played a total of 189 games (100 for Carlton and 89 for Geelong). Following his playing career, he has been involved in coaching and commentary roles in Australian rules football.