19 Facts About Paul Seedsman

Paul Robert Seedsman was born on 22 January 1992 and is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League.

Paul Seedsman was recruited by Collingwood in the 2010 national draft, with pick 76, and traded to Adelaide at the end of the 2015 season.

Paul Seedsman established himself in the team in 2013, playing 17 matches and averaging 18.9 disposals as a rebounding defender capable of pushing onto the wing and forward.

Paul Seedsman injured his hip during the 2014 pre-season, requiring surgery.

Paul Seedsman returned to the side mid-season, before succumbing to an adductor injury ahead of Collingwood's round 19 match against Port Adelaide.

In October 2015, after playing 12 games for the season but only two after round 12, Paul Seedsman requested a trade to Adelaide.

At the Crows Paul Seedsman was able to complete his first full pre-season of training for the first time in three years.

Paul Seedsman played in all three games for Adelaide in the 2016 NAB Challenge, impressing in the third and final match against Gold Coast where he collected 23 disposals and kicked a goal.

Paul Seedsman played his first game for Adelaide, and 50th overall, against North Melbourne in round 1.

Later in the season, in a clash against Geelong, Paul Seedsman had a relatively easy set shot to put the Crows in front.

Paul Seedsman was brought back into the AFL side the next week to face off against his former side Collingwood for the first time.

Late in the season Paul Seedsman had a corked buttock and was forced to miss several AFL games.

Paul Seedsman ended up being a late withdrawal for the elimination final, but was brought into the side to play in the semi-final against South Adelaide.

In 2017, Paul Seedsman's pre-season was interrupted by a groin injury.

Paul Seedsman's recovery took longer than expected and meant he wasn't able to play any AFL at the beginning of the season.

Paul Seedsman played his first SANFL game for the season in a two-point win over Norwood.

Paul Seedsman was brought back into the AFL side for the final round match against West Coast, where he was good enough to keep his spot in the side going into the finals.

When teammate Brodie Smith injured his ACL, Paul Seedsman was seen as the most likely replacement given their similar playing styles and appearances, so he was more secure in his place in the side for the rest of the finals.

Paul Seedsman played all 22 games in 2021 for the Crows and it was his best season of his career.