Matt Seers was born on 28 June 1974 and is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s.
18 Facts About Matt Seers
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Matt Seers was an Australian Secondary Schoolboys Representative in 1992.
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In 1994, Matt Seers' talent kept experienced fullback Greg Barwick in reserve grade and, in 1994, forced the club's star signing, Manly-Warringah fullback Ivan Cleary, into the centres.
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Matt Seers was named Norwich "Rising Star of the Year" that season.
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In 1996, Matt Seers played 18 games and scored 7 tries including a try in the 1996 preliminary final defeat against St George.
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In 1997, Matt Seers played in 25 games as Norths made it to the preliminary final before losing to eventual premiers Newcastle.
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Norths made the semis again in 1998, with Matt Seers making a mid-season change to centre and Ben Ikin playing at fullback.
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Matt Seers played in both finals matches which both ended in defeat against Parramatta and Canterbury-Bankstown.
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Matt Seers moved to the Super League club the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats for the 2003 season.
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Matt Seers signed a one-year contract with the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks for the 2004 season, but failed to play any first grade.
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In 2010, Matt Seers joined Craig Field to play for the Cudgen Hornets in the Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League.
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In 1995, Matt Seers made his debut at fullback for Country Origin.
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Matt Seers was selected for New South Wales in four State of Origin games.
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Matt Seers was on the bench for the first and third games in 1995, and the second match of the 1997 series.
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Matt Seers was given a start on the wing in the third 1997 Origin game.
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Matt Seers is the cousin of former Tiger team-mate Craig Field.
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On 15 January 2015 Matt Seers was arrested and charged with supplying and trafficking cocaine.
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In February 2018 Matt Seers was sentenced to 4 years imprisonment for his part in a syndicate that provided cocaine to footballers.