[1] Though he was eligible for the 2012 AFL draft and a physical fit to play as a key forward, he was overlooked by every club due to issues with his marking ability.

[1] Freeman played most of the 2014 season in the NEAFL for Brisbane's reserves team as a key forward.

In his second game he kicked a career-high 4 goals against Collingwood and showed efficiency with the ball, locking down his position for the rest of the season.

For the next three years, Freeman had regular injury problems, keeping him out of the senior side most of the time.

[4] Freeman kicked 5 goals for Aspley in the club's winning 2023 QAFL Grand Final.