The record stood for over half a century. Many thought it was untouchable.

And on Friday night, Alex Johnston proved them all wrong.

Listen to the full play-by-play call and the emotional aftermath here

In a blistering second-half opening against the Sydney Roosters Johnston streaked down the western touchline to claim his place at the summit of Rugby League history.

With that four-pointer, Johnston officially surpassed the North Sydney legend Ken Irvine to become the most prolific try-scorer the game has ever seen.

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