Played 1947-1963.
Was legendary player with the Newtown club in the 1940's and 1950's.
Started his first grade career in 1947, initially in the back pocket, but also had regular stints at full back.
He played in more than 380 club games, winning a number of best & fairest awards with Newtown and playing 19 games for NSW in a 15 year period.
He was widely respected as a footballer and one of the first chosen in representative teams.
Free finished third in the Phelan Medal in 1952 and again in 1959, and he also played in premierships with Newtown in 1945-50.
He is considered by many as one of the best local products to play football in Sydney.
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