Paul Seedsman headlines four inclusions for Adelaide’s SANFL Semi-Final against South Adelaide on Sunday.
The long-kicking defender will be joined by returning talls Alex Keath and Luke Lowden and utility Ricky Henderson for the do-or-die final at Adelaide Oval.
Seedsman was a late withdrawal from last week’s Elimination Final against Central District.
The 24-year-old hasn’t played since Adelaide’s AFL clash with Brisbane over a month ago due to a corked buttock injury. His last SANFL appearance was against Woodville-West Torrens in late July.
Lowden was also a late omission from last week’s win over the Bulldogs. The 206cm ruckman/forward is set to play his first game in four weeks after sustaining an ankle injury against Norwood.
Key defender Alex Keath also hasn’t played since the Round 20 clash with the Redlegs. The athletic rookie has overcome a spinal injury and has been named on an extended interchange bench.
Henderson, Reilly O’Brien and Riley Knight are the emergencies for Saturday night’s AFL Elimination Final.
Crafty goalkicker Dylan Schoenmakers and hard-running midfielder Scott Spriggs are the only confirmed outs at this stage.
Adelaide’s SANFL team will be finalised on afc.com.au approximately an hour before the first bounce on Sunday.
The SANFL Crows will be searching for their first win over South Adelaide this year in Sunday’s Semi-Final. Read the full match preview
A loss for the Club’s senior side on Saturday night could force several late changes to the SANFL team as per the League’s finals qualification rules. Read more on SANFL finals eligibility
The winner of Saturday’s Semi-Final will advance through to the third week of the SANFL finals series and confront the loser of the clash between minor premiers Woodville-West Torrens and Sturt.
Essential Crows Members and Adelaide Oval Football Members gain free entry to weeks 1-3 of the SANFL finals series. Adult tickets can be purchased for $15, concession $10 and kids under 18 are free.
The match begins at 12.10pm and will be shown live on Channel 7 Adelaide or streamed online via 7live.com.au. Radio stations FIVEaa, LifeFM and ABC radio will also cover the clash.
Adelaide’s SANFL squad is:
B: Tom Doedee (39), Andy Otten (22), Jake Kelly (47)
HB: Nathan van Berlo (7), Curtly Hampton (17), Ricky Henderson (45)
C: Paul Seedsman (11), Mitch Grigg (8), Harrison Wigg (35)
HF: Riley Knight (3), Luke Lowden (40), Wayne Milera (30)
F: Jonathon Beech (1), Harry Dear (38), Troy Menzel (32)
FOL: Reilly O’Brien (43), Cam Ellis-Yolmen (28), Dean Gore (36)
INT (from): Keenan Ramsey (46), Alex Keath (42), Paul Hunter (37), Hugh Greenwood (20), Luke Carey (59)
IN: Paul Seedsman, Ricky Henderson, Luke Lowden, Alex Keath
OUT: Scott Spriggs, Dylan Schoenmakers (omitted)
