The Central Coast Mariners are pleased to announce the signing of experienced defender Jessica Seaman for the remainder of the 2024/25 Ninja A-League season.
The 34-year-old has joined on an injury replacement contract, as a result of Ash Irwin unfortunately sustaining an ACL Injury that will keep her sidelined for an extended period of time.
After playing for Sydney FC in the inaugural A-League Women’s season, Seaman signed for the Mariners ahead of the 2009 campaign, making several appearances as she helped us to a second placed finish.
Since then, the defender has played multiple seasons for the Western Sydney Wanderers, before returning to Sydney FC last year ahead of their AFC Women’s Club Championship appearance.
She started throughout that competition including in the final, as the Sky Blues picked up second place after falling to South Korean outfit Hyundai Steel Red Angels.
Seaman now returns to the Mariners over 15 years after her last appearance in Yellow and Navy, looking to make an immediate impact to the squad.
“I’m so excited to be back at the Mariners and to be able to finish off the season with this club. I can’t wait to step out onto the pitch, put on the Yellow and Navy and play for the Coast,” Seaman said.
“It is so great to be back in the A-League Women’s competition. I didn’t think that I would be back again, so to get the call from Emily was amazing and I can’t wait to get out there.”
Central Coast Mariners Head Coach Emily Husband is pleased to be able to bring in the defender for the remainder of the season.
“Having Jess come into the team for the remainder of the season, we needed someone who was ready to hit the ground running. She is exactly that, having been training in the NPL, and is ready to immediately slot in,” Husband said.
“To have her experience in the back line within games will aid us greatly in both winning and dominating matches. She is someone who reads the game well, is a great communicator and will help lead games from the back.”
Seaman will wear the number two this season and is available for selection in today’s match against Wellington Phoenix, replacing Blake Hughes in our gameday squad.
