Paul Seedsman timing his run perfectly is one of seven things AFL Media learned in Round Five ...

With elite kicker Brodie Smith missing for the season and the Crouch brothers and Rory Sloane battling their own injury worries, Paul Seedsman's arrival as a consistent line-breaker has been timely to say the least. The former Magpie has always teased with his speed and quality foot skills, but setbacks with his body have never allowed the 26-year-old to fulfil his potential. So far it looks like 2018 is Seedsman's year, and judging by the way he torched Sydney, his upside must have the Crows excited. Playing on a wing, he had 14 possessions in the opening term, nine of them contested, three inside 50s and two tackles, and while it was impossible to maintain that influence on the game, his brilliant goal in the third term – Adelaide's sole major for the quarter after the Swans had closed to within four points – was special. Seedsman is averaging 26.6 touches per game this season (his previous best was 18.9 back in 2013) and his running power, coupled with his ball use, arguably makes him Adelaide's most influential player right now.