Tom Johnstone to join Dragons in 2023

The Dragons have formalized the signing of Tom Johnstone from the 2023 season.

The 26 year old English winger who currently plays for Wakefield Trinity has signed with the Dragons for two seasons. 

“First of all, I would like to thank Steve McNamara for this opportunity to join the Dragons. After discussing with him and hearing the club's objectives, I understood that it was the perfect place for me. My main goal is to win a final and it would be amazing to achieve that and make history here. I am excited and grateful to have the opportunity to play for such a club. The Dragons fans are passionate and I can't wait to play for them next season." said Johnstone.

Johnstone started his career in 2015. Considered one of the fastest players in the Betfred Super League, an outstanding finisher who has 87 tries in 112 games for Wakefield. Johnstone was also voted Super League's Best Young Player (2016) and named in the Dream Team (2018).

Steve McNamara commented: “We are very happy to add Tom Johnstone to the team for next season. He is blessed with blistering speed and power and he has an incredible ability to score tries. Despite everything, he is determined to continue to develop all aspects of his game. He will bring depth and competition to our wing positions in 2023.??