Haven't seen a huge amount of freeman but I have never seen this inside game of his. Just because he is built strongly doesn't mean he ever uses it in a game. Seems more like he models his game on hawthorns hill as a link player.
He is more known for his outside work - that is what catches the eye. I would compare him to Judd - before I get torn down for that I say in that in type of player not class. Freeman should be the sort of player that can win his own ball in a contested/congested situation and then use his burst speed to clear it, he will not necessarily use it that well by foot, but thats the sort of player I expect him to be based on what I saw of him in TAC.