A number of BRISED AFL identities and fans paid tribute to Adam Selwood, suddenly died Saturday at only 41 years old.
The father of two children played for the west coast of his entire professional football career, with the culmination of a minister in 2006.
Once he has retired, Selwood began to lead to Eagles, play a development role and become the inaugural chief of women’s football while the club launched its historic AFLW program.
His death rocked the AFL world – and occurred tragically after Selwood’s twin brother Troy also died in February.
John Worsfold – Selwood coach when the Eagles won the AFL’s grand finale against Swans – were incredulous when he heard the sad news.
“Adam was a great teammate who loved the club, loved his football,” he said.
A certain number of AFL identities and fans paid tribute to Adam Selwood, suddenly died on Saturday at only 41 years old
John Worsfold – Selwood coach when the Eagles won the flag in 2006 – were incredulous when he heard the sad news (illustrated on the right, with Ben Cousins)
The first geelong striker, Cam Mooney
The overwhelming news occurs just a few months after the death of Adam’s twin brother, Troy (photo) in February
“We drafted him at 18 and watched him grow as a player and person. We have known the Selwood family so well over the years, and they are so wonderful people to whom our hearts go more than anything.
“As a player, Adam was the final man of the team. He played whatever the necessary role.
“He gave it 100% and connected to all those with whom he was involved.
“He had a massive impact on our football club.
Geelong, where Adam’s decorated brother Joel played and won four Prime Ministers, extended his “biggest condolences” on Saturday.
“The Geelong Football Club is deeply saddened to learn the death of Adam Selwood,” the statement said.
“We present our deepest condolences to his wife Fiona, children Lenny and Billie, the Joel and Scott brothers and the parents Maree and Bryce, our thoughts are with you right now.
Geelong first striker, Cam Mooney, who played alongside Joel Selwood during his stay at the Cats, was about to cry on Fox Footy after development.
Adam Selwood delivers his praise during Troy Selwood funeral in February
The Selwoods are now crying for the loss of two family members in four months (the twins Troy and Adam are represented on the far right, in 2022)
This football fan has urged the world of football to wrap his arms ” around mourning selwoods
Another supporter wondered if the AFL should introduce a mental health tour for the purpose of raising awareness
The Magpies of Collingwood expressed their deepest condolences to the Selwood family
Geelong – where Joel Selwood won several ministers – were also saddened by the news
The West Coast cries the death of the winner of the PremièreHip in 2006, Adam Selwood (photo)
Radio 3AW host Neil Mitchell said the news was “tragic for such a decent family”
“It is a family that I have known for almost 20 years and a family that I really liked over the years and that I liked,” he said.
“So, to hear the news this morning, absolutely tragic … It’s only three months that we buried Troy.”
On X, countless football fans have also been broken on the death of Selwood.
“The whole world of football must wrap their arms around the family,” said one.
“It is surely time for AFL to have a men’s mental health tour?”, Was another.
A third posted: “No parent should have to bury their child, not to mention two in a few months.
Adam Selwood is survived by his wife Fiona, as well as the children Lenny and Billie.
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