Joel Freijah has penned a one-year contract extension at the Bulldogs, remaining at the Kennel until at least the end of the 2026 season.

Despite being contacted until the end of 2025, Freijah has been rewarded for an exciting start to his career as a Bulldog, playing 10 games in his debut season so far.

The defender has averaged 14 touches and five marks after being drafted at Pick 45 in the 2023 AFL National Draft.

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Check out some of Joel Freijah's best moments, as he extends his contract.

The GWV Rebels product began as a wingman before moving into defence early in the season, showing plenty of promise in the VFL before making his debut in Round 10 against Richmond.

Bulldogs’ General Manager of List and Recruiting Sam Power said the Club was pleased to lock away the promising youngster.

“Joel hasn’t put a foot wrong since stepping into the Club at the beginning of the year,” Power said.

“He has worked extremely diligently to learn his craft as a defender and has shown positive signs throughout his 10 matches in the AFL side.

“We see a lot of growth in Joel and we look forward to watching him develop over the next two years.”