WOOF welcomes Joel Freijah to the Kennel

[josie]

Check out Zela Margossian. Aussie Jazz pianist with Armenian heritage, born in Beirut. She's brilliant.

https://www.zelamargossian.com/music

Thanks for that link…reminds me a little of late, great Chick Corea.

[Dazza]

Happy to hear he did so well in the 2km time trial. Hopefully the new draftees can push for spots early. Our bottom end of the 22 has been a little weak for a few years now.

[merantau]

"sometimes it's nice to open our ears to different cultures"

How very true. I stumbled across this dynamic singer from Kyrgyzstan a while back.

https://youtu.be/QdqBW_qqRoQ?si=hEk2vvld7G9zHZ-j

[merantau]

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[GVGjr]

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[josie]

"sometimes it's nice to open our ears to different cultures"

How very true. I stumbled across this dynamic singer from Kyrgyzstan a while back.

https://youtu.be/QdqBW_qqRoQ?si=hEk2vvld7G9zHZ-j

Dynamic indeed. Rich, deep voice. Thanks.

[hujsh]

Happy to hear he did so well in the 2km time trial. Hopefully the new draftees can push for spots early. Our bottom end of the 22 has been a little weak for a few years now.

If he's running that well already it's a great sign he might not be that far away. Looks reasonably strong in the air already from his highlights so might be good for 2-6 games.

[Rudgey88]

I really like this selection.

I think his speed and size will really really really do well on the wing

[hujsh]

I really like this selection.

I think his speed and size will really really really do well on the wing

While I think he has decent enough pace, and tall loping legs generally can help a player have a better top speed than acceleration, I reckon his strength there will be his ability to run hard for a long time. Hunter at this best could rack up disposals for fun thanks to his huge tank and hopefully Freijah has a bit of than in him.

At least going by reports of how hard he works up/down the ground and his impressive 2k time that's my impression

[Mavericks]

I would not be surprised if he plays 6-12 games this season. Good selection

[hujsh]

A couple of Joel's matches if you're interested

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EelE...nel=FootyStuff

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtuF...nel=FootyStuff

[bornadog]

Good Luck Joel

[bornadog]

From Club

Joel Freijah will become the Western Bulldogs’ latest debutant when he takes to the field against Richmond on Saturday night.

Freijah, 18, is a composed and hard-running utility who was drafted with pick 45 in last year’s National Draft from the GWV Rebels.


He has played in every one of Footscray’s wins this season, averaging 22 disposals and seven marks from five outings to earn his chance at senior level.


“It’s just pure excitement at the moment...all the boys getting to me straight away was pure enjoyment,” Freijah said.


“I probably (didn’t think it’d happen so soon) early on, but in the last 3-4 weeks I’ve been developing alright and working really closely with AJ, Jamie Maddocks and Bevo obviously. To happen so quickly is exciting.


“Playing on the ‘G for the first time – I just can’t wait to get out there and do the boys, the club and the people that have supported me proud.”


Development Coach, Alex Johnson, broke the news in front of the playing group post-training on Thursday morning.


“Everyone has been enormous – I’ve spent the last few weeks with the backline group and they’ve been great both in the VFL and AFL with supporting me,” Freijah said.


“Gears (Jarry Geary) and AJ as I mentioned, and Jamie also the green floor just helping me out with some of my defensive work. The work that goes in behind the scenes is huge and I’m so appreciative of it.”


Freijah becomes the Bulldogs’ fourth league debutant of 2024, following Charlie Clarke, Harvey Gallagher and fellow 2023 Draft alumni, Ryley Sanders.


The Bulldogs will confirm the remainder of their Round 9 team tonight at 6.20pm.

[Eastdog]

Good luck Joel!

I hope it is a great debut at the G.

[josie]

Ripper news. All the best in your debut match Smokin? Joel!!!