WOOF welcomes Joel Freijah to the Kennel

[ledge]

Sorry I didn't quote Smads, but he specifically said that it was something Freijah had struggled with at VFL level initially but then built confidence.

I wasn't criticising him, I thought he played very well - it was more of a compliment of Smads observations!

I would think that’s 90% of players.
Yes he made a couple of mistakes but his composure and run to areas was enough for me to see he will be a very good player.

[kruder]

Freijah for sure will be a best 22 lock in time the kid has that little bit of class this list is lacking.

[angelopetraglia]

Freijah. Thought he looked really shaky early on. In Bevo in his presser said they were worried. But to the kids credit. He settled. Looked like had a lot more composure after the first quarter. 17 touches. Did some nice things.

A night I'm sure he will never forget.

[merantau]

I thought he was solid. Hard to gauge how his all round game shapes up as our defence was not under much pressure. But he did all he had to do with a minimum of fuss. I don't recall any clangers.

[Go_Dogs]

Great debut and well done for him demanding a spot in a crowded backline this early.

He has the tools to become a senior footballer and maybe even a 100+ game player.

[MrMahatma]

We drafted him as a wingman but he’s playing in defence?

Missed most of last night’s game so will need to grab a replay.

[azabob]

We drafted him as a wingman but he’s playing in defence?

Missed most of last night’s game so will need to grab a replay.

Yes.

He has been play HB in the VFL also.

[Bigdog]

He may be a wing in time. Most first year players don?t have the motor/smarts to meaningfully contribute on a wing.

[bulldogtragic]

The bit of play in the last when he ran it out of defence and laced it to Bont (amazing grab too) was a thing of beauty. The kid has some nice traits.

[jeemak]

Massive Embley vibes with JF. Just looks composed for his experience level and while still raw, will trouble with his pace and size.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Massive Embley vibes with JF. Just looks composed for his experience level and while still raw, will trouble with his pace and size.

It's a good call Jee.

Strong Embley vibes.

I'm a fan!

[lemmon]

The bit of play in the last when he ran it out of defence and laced it to Bont (amazing grab too) was a thing of beauty. The kid has some nice traits.

Also loved that Toby Bedford thought he could handball to space and burn Freijah but Freijah kept on his hammer the whole way. Thought he battled away defensively

[bulldogtragic]

Massive Embley vibes with JF. Just looks composed for his experience level and while still raw, will trouble with his pace and size.

Just saw he racked up 354m gained (11th highest from 46 players) from just 12 touches. That and how’s that for a first two games:

Ranked 2nd among rising stars in Inside 50s Per Game
● Ranked 3rd among rising stars in Intercepts Per Game
● Ranked 4th among rising stars in One Percenters Per Game
● Ranked 5th among rising stars in Uncontested Possessions Per Game
● Ranked 6th among rising stars in Kicks Per Game
● Ranked 7th among rising stars in Metres Gained Per Game
● Ranked 7th among rising stars in Rebound 50s Per Game
● Ranked 9th among rising stars in Score Involvements Per Game
● Ranked 10th among rising stars in Effective Disposals Per Game

[GVGjr]

Massive Embley vibes with JF. Just looks composed for his experience level and while still raw, will trouble with his pace and size.

Good call.

[bornadog]

Once he puts on some core strength, he will easily be a regular in the 22. Very impressive.