Gary Freeman (rugby league)

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Gary Freeman is a New Zealand former rugby league player. He played for the Northcote Tigers, Balmain Tigers (playing in the losing grand final sides of 88 & 89), Eastern Suburb Roosters, Penrith Panthers, and Parramatta Eels. He played halfback and was arguably one of New Zealand's greatest Test halfbacks, playing for the Kiwis from 1986-1995. At the time of his retirement he was the most capped New Zealand test player.

Freeman also coached New Zealand from 2001-02. He currently provides expert commentary for Fox Sports.

Freeman, who is famous for his classic end-over-end pass, is often better known by his nickname "Whizz", short for Wizard.

He is now coach of the New South Wales young achievers team.

v • d • e Dally M Medallists 1980 Robert Laurie • 1981 Steve Rogers • 1982 Ray Price • 1983 Terry Lamb • 1984 Michael Potter • 1985 Greg Alexander • 1986 Peter Sterling • 1987 Peter Sterling • 1988 Gavin Miller • 1989 Gavin Miller • 1990 Cliff Lyons • 1991 Michael Potter • 1992 Gary Freeman • 1993 Ricky Stuart • 1994 Cliff Lyons • 1995 Laurie Daley • 1996 Allan Langer • 1998 Andrew Johns • 1999 Andrew Johns • 2000 Trent Barrett • 2001 Preston Campbell • 2002 Andrew Johns • 2004 Danny Buderus • 2005 Johnathan Thurston • 2006 Cameron Smith • 2007 Johnathan Thurston

v • d • e New Zealand squad - 1995 Rugby League World Cup  Barnett •  Blackmore •  Eru •  Freeman •  Halligan •  Hoppe •  Horo •  K. Iro •  T. Iro •  Jones •  Kearney •  Kemp •  Lomax •  Lowrie •  Ngamu •  Okesene •  Paul •  Pongia •  Ridge •  Stuart •  Timu •  Tuuta •  Wiki •  Williams • Coach: Endacott