A Tweed Heads Seagulls junior, Edmed represented the New South Wales under-19 side in 1987, starting at second-row in their 31–18 win over Queensland.
In 1989, Edmed became a starting prop for the Tigers, playing 18 games, including the club's Grand Final loss to the Canberra Raiders.
Edmed was one of the major beneficiaries of the Super League war, reportedly signed to a $225,000 per year contract with the club.
Graham Lowe, the Cowboys head coach in 1996, later said, "You heard criticism about the money Super League paid him but his effort and consistent performances were terrific.
"[4] In 1997, Edmed signed with the Sheffield Eagles in the Super League, spending one season at the club before retiring due to a neck injury.