11 Facts About Sean Rusling

Sean Rusling was born on 6 October 1986 and is a former professional Australian rules football player who played for Collingwood in the Australian Football League.

Sean Rusling's career was plagued by injuries and only managed a total of seventeen games for Collingwood over the course of six years at the club.

Sean Rusling was recruited from West Adelaide, and was drafted in the 2004 AFL Draft by Collingwood in the second round, at No 23 overall.

Sean Rusling made his debut in 2005 against Hawthorn in an injury-riddled side, where he played six games before a shoulder injury ended his season, requiring surgery.

Sean Rusling showed his explosive pace and impressive vertical leap to suggest he was a player of the future.

Sean Rusling played the last four games, including a final in 2006, damaging Port Adelaide in a half with three goals and many marks on the lead to continue his expectations.

Sean Rusling did however play two half games in the VFL, before an encouraging round 20 comeback game against Melbourne.

Sean Rusling kicked a goal in his return, but a week later he dominated the Sydney defence with four goals and 9 marks.

Sean Rusling missed the next week with a thigh injury, but returned for finals, kicking another three goals against the Sydney Swans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Sean Rusling had been making steady progress on his rehabilitation during 2009, however during his VFL comeback match in May, Sean Rusling fractured a cheekbone after a marking contest.

At the age of 23, Sean Rusling announced his retirement from the AFL on 8 September 2010.