Chelsea Team - Matt Seymour
- Name: Matt Seymour
- Nickname: Matty
- Company: Apex Landscapes P/L
- Years with the company: 4
- Years in the trade: 10
- Age: 27
- Role in the Chelsea team: Landscape construction
- How did you get into the horticulture/landscape industry? Apprenticeship
- What skill do you have that will be of most benefit to the team? Work well
- What part of the experience are you most looking forward to? Everything, but if I was to pinpoint something it would be living and working in another country
- Overseas travel experience: Thailand and Dubai
- What will be the most important item that you pack? iPod
- What ability do you have that will surprise the rest of the team? It’s a surprise
- Are you an early bird or a night owl? Both
- What was the last band that you saw? Hilltop hoods
- What music should be on the team iPod? Aussie Hip Hop
- What habits do you have that will annoy your room-mate? I’m very chirpy in the morning
- What will you miss most while you are away? Girlfriend and wakeboarding
- What’s your suggestion for the team uniform? Singlets
- What’s your favourite tree? Japanese maple
- What’s your favourite landscape product? Bluestone
- What’s your favourite tool? Trowel
- Who is your industry role model?
- What food do you hope they sell at the on-site catering caravan? Ham and cheese toasties
- What item should we put in the first aid kit with your name on it? Chapstick
- What is your goal for 2010? To increase the profile of Apex Landscapes and grow the business. Now that I am involved with the team to go to England, it is to be part of a Gold Medal winning Chelsea team
- What do you plan to do on the plane? Sneak into first class
