We have closely examined all 211 tries scored by Alex Johnston in the NRL.
While each of those tries contributed four points to the scoreboard, some stand out as particularly significant.
To identify the most crucial tries in his quest to surpass the all-time record, we embarked on a detailed search.
Although assembling a comprehensive overview is challenging, it's achievable with the right resources.
We scoured obscure highlight reels hidden within the online rugby league world, examined a decade's worth of matches, and even reached out to connections for any missing clips.
Having tracked every single one of Johnston's tries since his debut in 2014, we compiled data on various aspects, such as the location on the field, distance covered, and other key details.
From this analysis, we highlighted the five pivotal tries in Johnston's journey to potentially break Ken Irvine's historic record this Friday against the Roosters.
Johnston is widely recognized for his scoring prowess on South Sydney's left wing, yet the extent of his success is remarkable.
He has scored 158 tries from that position alone, which would place him as the 11th highest try scorer in league history.
During the initial stages of his career, Johnston often shifted between the left and right sides, even spending a season and a half playing on the right in 2015-16.
He also occasionally played at fullback, a role that became more prevalent in 2018-19 due to injuries, allowing him to fill in at the back.