David 'Freddy' Freedman is a vastly experienced cricketer, whose skill in
the unusual art of left arm leg spin has seen him win over fifty caps for
New South Wales in a first class career that has spanned close to a decade.
From an undemonstrative, slightly stooping action and short run-up,
Freedman's tendency is to pitch fractionally short of a driveable length and
to spin the ball back into right handers. But his repertoire encompasses
good variety and a number of the flatter, faster balls that he bowls also
have the capacity to deceive batsmen, especially on the traditionally
spin-friendly pitches at his home ground in Sydney. Highlights of his
career have included an appearance in two Sheffield Shield Final teams;
selection in an Australia 'A' side in 1992-93; a sensational match haul of
11/93 against West Indies in 1995-96; and even two first class half
centuries with the bat. Whilst his influence shows signs of waning as he
heads into his mid to late-thirties, Freedman remains a popular member of
the Blues squad and his guidance is likely to continue to prove invaluable
to some of the younger bowlers in the State's ranks over forthcoming
seasons. (John Polack, July 2000)
