Senior #39: Jason Johannissen

[Testekill]

#39- Jason Johannissen

Photo By [name]Old_Dog[/name]

Games - 0
Goals - 0
Best and Fairest - N/A

Date of Birth - 08-11-1992
Recruited 2011 Rookie Draft selection, No. 39.
From: East Fremantle
Height/Weight: 176cm, 68kg


The young quick played the majority of the year in the VFL reserves, kicking 8 goals and being featured in the best 3 times from 15 matches. He cracked the senior team late in the year to play in the 101 point rout of Box Hill, snapping up three goals and showing some real pace and poise through the midfield. He played two more games before playing the prelim-final loss to Coburg in the reserves.

His main problem is that his disposal let him down at times at VFL seniors level so that is one area that he will have to work on.

 

[Gus]

I look forward to watching him develop. He's a long way from being a star, but like the way he goes about it.

 

[VitalDread]

J.J is looking stronger, could be elevated next year if he keeps up the good work in the seniors, could be a outside mid?

 

[Gus]

Can anybody remember what his nationality is?

I remember someone asked him at training. Might have been mohawk guy actually.

 

[Ant_]

Can anybody remember what his nationality is?

I remember someone asked him at training. Might have been mohawk guy actually.

Surname sounds South African

 

[Igloo]

http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/westernbulldogsnewsfeatures/newsarticle/tabid/4112/newsid/140321/default.aspx

As a young child Jason Johannisen may not have dreamed of lacing up the footy boots and stepping out onto the MCG.
Born in the buzzing metropolis of Johannesburg, a dream of lining up for the Springboks in the Tri-Nations or representing his country in the FIFA World Cup was more likely.

http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/w...article/tabid/4112/newsid/140321/default.aspx

 

[threenewpadlocks]

With all the other Toast threads going around, here's time for one more ...

Loved JJ's game against Geelong, especially in the first quarter. Speedy players off half back are hard enough to come by, let alone those who are tough at the contest (smothering a goal vs Trent West, and laying enough tackles) and still have good decision making (always looking to kick long, no real obvious clanger kicks). I reckon we got a steal in the rookie draft, and after less than 10 games is already looking like the real deal! He should also get the rising star nomination this week.

(also slightly upset about trading him out of my supercoach team the week before he scores a 100)

 

[cleveland]

I claimed jj about 18 months ago....some may have jumped on before that but I must say i'm a JJ man.

Have declared him to many non doggy fans he will play 200 games and be a absolute gun in the mould of Gilbee only to get howled down and laughed at

 

[dogwatch]

It would be hard not to like his game:

• Over 20 possessions
• Disposal efficiency almost 80%
• No fatigue fadeout (as reported a few weeks back - against Freo I think it was)
• Lots of dash out of defence, evasive
• Confident and aggressive at the ball/opposition. Confident with the ball.
• Courage and 1%ers

 

[Bulldog1954]

He was great - hopefully our new Gilbee but O'Meara will get the rising star nomination

 

[Dazb86]

He's a keeper. Has gone past Wood IMO.

I can't find a spot for Wood in the side when he gets back from injury. Young and JJ have slotted in nicely and don't turn the ball over as much as Wood.

 

[fronkalicious]

Mayes a big chance for the nomination as well.

 

[Dav1d]

I thought JJ was close to our best; Picken/JJ driving the ball forward was a sight to see.

 

[Dogs_r_barking]

Might not be this week, but I can see him getting a RS sometime during the year, along with hopefully Stringer.

 

[DogDays]

I have to say I've been a knocker of JJ's in the past, but his effort and performance against the Cats was fantastic. I'm starting to see why some of the people on BF think he will be a good player for us.

 

[Clay]

He's one of those 70-80m players. Takes a bounce and kicks it long. He's actually quite important as without him, and especially in the absence of Bob, we don't move the ball all that quickly.

 

[VitalDread]

Macrae (if not played as a sub), JJ and Stringer are all RS players

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Macrae (if not played as a sub), JJ and Stringer are all RS players

Young is also eligible.

 

[VitalDread]

Young is also eligible.

it's 22years under and 50 games yeah?

 

[Igloo]

it's 22years under and 50 games yeah?

21 I think, and you have to have played less than 10 games prior to the season in which you get nominated.

 

[dogwatch]

RS criteria: no more than 10 games and under 21 at 1 January this year. WB players eligible in 2013 are:

Stringer​

Macrae​

Roberts​

Pearce​

Hrovat​

Hunter​

Prudden​

Young​

Talia​

Johannisen​

Jong​

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

The most promising thing for me is that out of those 11 players, I'd expect that at least 9 are capable of earning a nod (Stringer, Macrae, Roberts, Pearce, Hrovat, Hunter, Young, Talia, Johannisen) from what I've seen.

 

[LondonBulldog]

Regular posters on here know I raved about this guy when he was a rookie saying he is exactly what we need and should be promoted. He has turned out to be everything I expected.

 

[paul scholes]

I find Easton Wood sometimes over commits ( Alex Rance like)to a marking contest.
His decision making and execution are sometimes poor.
JJ on the other hand looks like he makes the right decisions and is a better kick.
Early days, and Wood's been cruelled by injuries which haven't allowed him to develop.

 

[TimC]

I find Easton Wood sometimes over commits ( Alex Rance like)to a marking contest.
His decision making and execution are sometimes poor.
JJ on the other hand looks like he makes the right decisions and is a better kick.
Early days, and Wood's been cruelled by injuries which haven't allowed him to develop.

This too, does anyone remember his game against Collingwood last year, this showed a bit of a glimpse into the future.