 Bradman rated him as " Australia 's greatest left @-@ hand bowler " . As a result of his ability to bowl spin and pace , teammate Neil Harvey noted that the team effectively had 13 players : " we reckoned Bradman was worth two and Bill Johnston was worth two " . Harvey felt that Johnston was the best team man , and Bill Brown noted Johnston 's work ethic in bowling for long periods after Lindwall and Miller were given the best opportunities with the new ball . Ian Johnson described him as " the finest team man and tourist " in cricket and valued his personality , while Miller described him as " the most popular man in cricket " . He sometimes amused others by demonstrating his double jointedness , wrapping his feet around the back of his neck . He is reputed to have nearly drowned when he attempted this in the bath at Lord 's . 
