 A durable utility, Freeborn is best known for his three goals in the Kangaroos' 1996 premiership triumph over Sydney.Many onlookers believe that Freeborn's three second term goals swung the game North Melbourne's way.Upon reaching the Magpies at the end of 1998, Freeborn slotted in perfectly, playing the role of the sweeper across halfback, and was quite successful despite the team's lack of success.