Despite a series of concussions strapping him to the sidelines for the entirety of the 2022 season, Adelaide winger Paul Seedsman is set to see his contract with the club honoured in 2023.
While Seedsman has not laced the boots since Round 23 of the 2021 season after sustaining his latest head knock during a marking contest in December, the 30-year-old has made advances in his recovery across the course of the year.
After being placed on the Crows' inactive list in May, the Victorian returned to his state of origin for consultations with specialists regarding his future, before returning to light training duties as of late.
The former Magpie remains a signed prospect at West Lakes for next season and will become a restricted free agent at its completion.
Despite reports from News Corpย that the frustrated conduit has held no discussions with the club regarding his retirement, head coach Matthew Nicks was unable to provide a timeline for Seedsman's return when quizzed by members of the media.
โI expect him to be on the list next year, itโs just a matter of how he progresses now, itโs day to day, month to month,โ Nicks stated.
โHeโs having some really strong days, heโs now taking some of his training to the next level but I donโt know any more detail around it than that."
Although unable to get his hands dirty for Nicks' side, Seedsman has played an off-field role for the Crows, joining his head coach on the bench at least once during the current campaign.
And while there still remains ambiguity regarding the Rowville product's on-field future, Nicks stressed that Seedsman still had a role to play for the Crows.
โI look forward to working with Paul for many more years," he added.
โWhether thatโs on-field or not on the field is something weโve got to work through and heโs working through at the moment.
โThereโs some big challenges with that but heโs doing a great job.โ
Since crossing over from Collingwood at the cessation of 2015, Seedsman has donned the Crows' tri-colours on 83 occasions, reaching his peak on a wing during the 2021 season.
