Nathan Freeman

[Go the Biff 3,132]

Having watched several of the highlights packages, I'm surprised that conclusions about what a player is really like can be drawn from such small samples of play. But in the absence of more information, I enjoy reading the posts.

Annually we all become drafting experts based on 2 minutes of video

It's a bit like the Olympics where every 4 years we become expert judges in things like diving. No splash ..gotta be a 9.4

It's fun Sue, you should play as well

[spirit of norm smith 12,921]

Freeman tipped in Herald Sun Phantom Draft as our number 9 pick.

He would fit in perfectly as a runner with real acceleration. Loves to run and bounce and deliver inside 50.

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,430]

Lol

Lovetts were not brothers. Febeys. Cockatoo-Collins. James and Anthony McD as you say.

We got the dud Gaspar brother that I watched as a 10 year old kick out from fullback, stub his toe, and broke his foot in a reserves game. The few thousand people early for the game would have made quite the face palm meme as we held our heads in unison.

Don't really care about drafting brothers tbh, I just like telling that story...

And you could add in Tom Flower and Brian Stynes as brothers who weren't as successful as their more famous siblings.

[jabberwocky 2,301]

Feargal Febey, Regis McDonald.

[mikeydemon 126]

To me he looks like a Brent Moloney with better pace and ability to follow up (better workrate and fitness) which is what Moloney lacked to become a great midfielder.

A friend of mine who was playing TAC with Chargers said Freeman was one of the best players he'd seen and a really nice bloke (although not much between the ears apparently)

Ability to become a Dangerfield or Shuey. Opposite end of the spectrum would be a stronger Blease. Lets hope its the former if he ends up in the red and blue

[H_T 2,941]

Having now seen a fair bit of footage, Freeman was the one who interested me the most in and around pick 9. Obviously I think Aish will more than likely go early, but I think Freeman fills our clubs needs the most as a mid and what stands out for me is his evasiveness and speed. Sheed is another. I'd have these guys 1,2 in preferences depending who is available.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Where can I find said footage of Freeman?

[stevethemanjordan 6,952]

Where can I find said footage of Freeman?

Jump on the 'pick 9' thread and you'll see some links on the earlier pages.

[stevethemanjordan 6,952]

To me he looks like a Brent Moloney with better pace and ability to follow up (better workrate and fitness) which is what Moloney lacked to become a great midfielder. A friend of mine who was playing TAC with Chargers said Freeman was one of the best players he'd seen and a really nice bloke (although not much between the ears apparently) Ability to become a Dangerfield or Shuey. Opposite end of the spectrum would be a stronger Blease. Lets hope its the former if he ends up in the red and blue

Can't say I see the Moloney comparison.

Freeman to me doesn't really look like anyone. I think his vision and awareness when he has a bit of time is pretty good. He's not a lace out laser-foot like Lennon or Salem but he is a much better kick than Moloney. He's very explosive, and seems to play with a lot of confidence and is not afraid.

He seems like a pretty dynamic midfielder to me with not many weaknesses. He's standout attribute is obviously speed but I'd say he's a pretty well-rounded mid. Confidence and physicality is always a good sign too.

He's like a Shuey-Dangerfield-David King cross.

Edited October 29, 2013 by stevethemanjordan

[What 18,810]

Freeman tipped in Herald Sun Phantom Draft as our number 9 pick.

He would fit in perfectly as a runner with real acceleration. Loves to run and bounce and deliver inside 50.

will be interesting to see who we take if Scharenberg and Freeman are both still there at 9

[hells bells 2,022]

Only basing tgis judgement on the footage but he looks very 1 sided. Looked to go on his right every time even when hi had more space on his left. I appreciate that he is quick but so is Sam Blease. I think Lennon looks much cleaner and classier.

[stevethemanjordan 6,952]

Only basing tgis judgement on the footage but he looks very 1 sided. Looked to go on his right every time even when hi had more space on his left. I appreciate that he is quick but so is Sam Blease. I think Lennon looks much cleaner and classier.

Lennon does look cleaner and classier.

Freeman looks more dynamic and explosive and looks to have some grunt. But at the same time can use the ball.

That's the beauty of the draft. Pick a player who will compliment your list and hope that you get it right.

Since we have Watts, Toumpas and Vince as classy types, I'd love to add an explosive and dynamic mid to our list who can also use the ball well. Blease is a poor mans Freeman. Freeman has many more strengths to his name.

Edited October 29, 2013 by stevethemanjordan

[CatFishPig 434]

I can see a little of Matt White in Freeman.. I hope I'm wrong..

[hells bells 2,022]

I can see a little of Matt White in Freeman.. I hope I'm wrong..

This is exactly the player I thought of when I watched the footage but I couldn't think of his name.

[rjay 23,922]

will be interesting to see who we take if Scharenberg and Freeman are both still there at 9

Scharenberg won't be there but if he was we would take him.

[beelzebub 22,225]

Lennon does look cleaner and classier.

Freeman looks more dynamic and explosive and looks to have some grunt. But at the same time can use the ball.

That's the beauty of the draft. Pick a player who will compliment your list and hope that you get it right.

Since we have Watts, Toumpas and Vince as classy types, I'd love to add an explosive and dynamic mid to our list who can also use the ball well. Blease is a poor mans Freeman. Freeman has many more strengths to his name.

Sounds words STMJ I too want to complement the exisiting and round out the middle.

[Machsy 2,858]

David King is a good comparison that I hadn't thought of.

Lennon's class with Freeman's physical attributes... That'd be a number 1 pick.

I don't care which of these 2 we take, and I can't see it being anyone else, unless there's a shock slider.

[P-man 13,168]

He really does move alot like Shuey doesn't he? Could do alot worse.

[InVINCEable 358]

Weighing up Lennon or Freeman

But would love this guy, see already in the MFC gear.

[spirit of norm smith 12,921]

Freeman is the X factor we need..and fir my son and youngsters to watch and want to follow the mighty Demons. Aggressive and pace are a good combination.

[Binmans PA 26,121]

Can't say I see the Moloney comparison.

I see it in the hips. He's got a very similar gait to Moloney. Outside of that, he appears different in every other way. Thankfully.

[samcantstandya 920]

will be interesting to see who we take if Scharenberg and Freeman are both still there at 9

I'd like our pick to be one of Scharenberg, Freeman, Aish, Billings or Lennon.

[samcantstandya 920]

Lol

Lovetts were not brothers. Febeys. Cockatoo-Collins. James and Anthony McD as you say.

We got the dud Gaspar brother that I watched as a 10 year old kick out from fullback, stub his toe, and broke his foot in a reserves game. The few thousand people early for the game would have made quite the face palm meme as we held our heads in unison.

Don't really care about drafting brothers tbh, I just like telling that story...

Also dud Ottens brother pick 50 from memory.

[spirit of norm smith 12,921]

Freeman is the perfect fit for our team. He has the x Factor... real pace & aggression.

[Demoneyes 562]

Freeman is the perfect fit for our team. He has the x Factor... real pace & aggression.

Yes and will be at the club next year!