NEWS | Ben Johnston joins the Dons

The Dons have completed the signing of experienced back Ben Johnston on a two-year deal.

The 28-year-old can play at full-back or in the halves, and joins the club from Betfred Championship side York City Knights.

Ireland international Johnston brings with him a wealth of experience in the second tier, having played more than 100 times for Halifax, averaging a try every other game in the process prior to his move to York at the start of last season.

He said: “I’m really excited to be joining the Dons and looking forward to being part of a big promotion push in 2021.

“Having had such a long lay-off due to the pandemic I am feeling refreshed and eager to get going with the boys.

“After speaking to Richard Horne and Carl Hall and hearing their plans I knew this was the place for me to be.”

Chief executive Carl Hall said: “The signing of Ben is a really good one for us, he is a quality player with a lot of Championship experience under his belt.

“As you would have expected with a player of his ability there was a lot of interest in him, so it was a deal we put plenty of work in to.

“With the fans’ continued support of the crowdfunder we are hoping to announce more players for 2021 in the coming weeks.”

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