Selwood's life in pictures following tragic passing
Born on May 1 1984, alongside twin brother Troy, he would be the second Selwood to enter the AFL, with the Bendigo product being taken at pick 53 in the 2002 AFL Draft after Troy was taken at pick 19 by Brisbane. West Coast Eagles new recruits Adam Selwood (right) and Brent Staker in the club locker room. Credit: Iain Gillespie / WA News
Selwood would play two games in his first season, including the losing elimination final to Adelaide. West Coast Eagles versus Adelaide crows Elimination final at AAMI stadium 6/9/03. Adam Selwood keeps the ball away from Adelaides' Brent Reilly. Credit: Trevor Collens / WA News
Selwood will play just a further three matches in 2004, with osteitis pubis ending his season early in a frustrating start to AFL life.
But Selwood would announce himself in 2005, playing 21 matches and receiving an AFL Rising Star nomination, putting in a commanding performance in their preliminary final win over Adelaide with 26 touches and a goal. Preliminary Final At Subiaco Oval. West Coast Eagles versus Adelaide Crows. Adam Selwood celebrates a victory against the Crows to put the Eagles into the Grand Final against the Swans. Credit: Mal Fairclough / WA News
However, he would be kept quiet, a week later gathering just seven touches as West Coast would lose a grand final heartbreaking by four points. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Adam Selwood of West Coast is tackled by Nic Fosdike of Sydney during the 2005 AFL Grand Final between the Sydney Swans and the West Coast Eagles at the Melbourne Cricket Ground September 24, 2005 in Melbourne, Australia. Credit: Hamish Blair / Getty Images
Having solidified himself as a defensive midfielder, Selwood would play every single game of the 2006 premiership season, averaging 19 disposals a game. West Coast Eagles versus Collingwood at Subiaco Oval; Adam Selwood drifts in front of Blake Caracella to mark the ball. Credit: Mal Fairclough / WA News
In the qualifying final against Sydney at Subiaco, the Eagles would once again be on the wrong side going down by one point with Selwood shattered after the loss. West Coast Eagles v Sydney Swans qualifying final at Subiaco. Sydney won the match by a point 13.7 (85) to 12.12 (84). Adam Selwood after the match. Credit: Iain Gillespie / WA News
But three weeks later, the Eagles and Selwood got their revenge, winning by one point in one of the all-time great grand finals with Selwood contributing 26 touches. Adam Selwood and David Wirrpanda of the Eagles celebrate after winning the AFL Grand Final match between the Sydney Swans and the West Coast Eagles at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 30, 2006 in Melbourne, Australia. Credit: GSP Images / AFL Photos/GSP
In one of the more infamous moments of his career, Selwood got in a fight with Fremantle's Des Headland, in a fiery derby clash, but neither would be sanctioned after Selwood was cleared of using insulting language. West Coast Eagles v Fremantle Dockers at Subiaco Oval; Fremantle's Des Headland about to go on report for striking West Coasts Adam Selwood. Credit: Mal Fairclough / WA News West Coast Eagles v Fremantle Dockers at Subiaco Oval; Fremantle's Des Headland about to go on report for striking West Coasts Adam Selwood. pic Mal Fairclough Credit: Mal Fairclough / WA News
On the back of the premiership, Selwood would reach new heights in 2007, playing the best game of his career against North Melbourne with 34 disposals. Adam Selwood and Dean Cox celebrate their win during the Round 5 AFL match between the Richmond Tigers and West Coast Eagles at the MCG. Credit: Greg Ford / AFL Photos/GSP
While the Eagles would fall short of defending their flag, losing the semi-final to Collingwood despite Selwood's 31-touch performance, there would still be joy at the MCG, celebrating with brother Joel after Geelong beat Port Adelaide. Fans during the 2007 AFL Grand Final between the Geelong Cats and Port Adelaide Power at the MCG. Credit: Andrew White / AFL Photos/GSP
At the end of 2007 Adam would be joined by brother Scott who after he was selected with pick No.22 in the draft, Brother I'm coming: West Coast Eagle Scott Selwood, with brother Adam Selwood(background), is set to make his debut. Mal Fairclough Credit: Mal Fairclough / WA News
Having finished third in the club champion award, Selwood would do the same in 2008 after playing every single game and despite a tough season, winning just four games would be named vice-captain of Australia in the International Rules series. West Coast Eagle Adam Selwood (left) and Fremantle Docker Ryan Crowley team up for Australia in the upcoming Gaelic International rules football match to be played at Subiaco Oval. Bill Hatto 20 August 2008 Credit: Bill Hatto / WA News Adam Selwood of Australia in action during the First Test of the 2008 International Rules Series at Subiaco Oval in Perth. Credit: Michael Willson / The Slattery Media Group
As West Coast struggled over the subsequent years, Selwood remained a consistent performer, averaging more than 20 disposals across the 2009 and 2010 seasons. West Coast Eagles v Melbourne at Subiaco Oval; Adam Selwood. Mal Fairclough (The West Australian) 10th May 2009 *** NOTE .*** Credit: Mal Fairclough / WA News Carlton captain Chris Judd and Eagle Adam Selwood clash during the AFL Round 07 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Carlton Blues at Subiaco. Credit: Daniel Wilkins / GSP Images
In 2010, Selwood became an ambassador for the Meningitis Centre having contracted HIB meningitis at two years old. Meningitis victim: Adam Selwood and his mother, Maree Selwood, who are promoting World Meningitis Day on Saturday. Nic Ellis Credit: Nic Ellis / WA News
Selwood would bring up game 150 in 2011, celebrating with a win against the Western Bulldogs. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 30: Adam Selwood of the Eagles is chaired from the ground to celebrate his 150 game after their win in the round 19 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the West Coast Eagles at Etihad Stadium on July 30, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by) Credit: Mark Dadswell / Getty Images
With his powers waning, his brother Scott became the dominant brother, taking home the John Worsfold medal in 2012. The West Coast Eagles 2012 Club Champion Awards: Adam and Scott Selwood. Michael Wilson, WA News, 5th October 2012..... and . Credit: Michael Wilson / WA News
Selwood announced his retirement ahead of West Coast's final game against Adelaide in 2013, alongside fellow Eagle Mark Nicoski, having won the best clubman award. Joel Selwood of the Cats tackles his brother Adam Selwood of the Eagles during the 2013 NAB Cup round 01, week 01 match between the Geelong Cats and the West Coast Eagles at Patersons Stadium, Perth. (Photo: Will Russell/AFL Media) Credit: Will Russell / AFL Media West Coast Eagles players Adam Selwood and Mark Nicoski at Subiaco Oval after announcing their retirements. Pic Mogens Johansen, The West Australian 15/08/13 Credit: Mogens Johansen / WA News
There would be no fairytale ending in a loss to the Crows, but Selwood finished his career having played 187 games with 43 goals and a premiership medal to his name. West Coast Eagles vs Adelaide Crows at Subiaco Oval. Adam Selwood is chaired off. Picture by Sharon Smith Credit: Sharon Smith / WA News Adam Selwood of the West Coast Eagles celebrates his retirement with the crowd after the 2013 AFL Round 23 match between West Coast Eagles and the Adelaide Crows at Patersons Stadium, Perth on August 31, 2013. (Photo: Daniel Carson/AFL Media) Credit: Daniel Carson / AFL Media
Selwood would remain with the Eagles, taking over as development coach. Eagles 2nd Generation Academy: Adam Selwood is pictured with Noah Braun, Bailey Banfield, Harper Banfield, Cooper Green, Charlie Braun, Bryce Jakovich & Levi Lamb. Photo by Michael Wilson, The West Australian. Credit: Michael Wilson / The West Australian
He would also play an integral role in launching West Coast's AFLW side becoming the inuagral head of football to set up the side. PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 25: Brianna Green of the Eagles runs laps with Adam Selwood, head of female football during the AFLW West Coast Eagles open training session at Mineral Resources Park on November 25, 2019 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/AFL Photos) Credit: Will Russell / via AFL Photos PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Adam Selwood, assistant coach of the Eagles looks on during the 2020 AFLW Round 06 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Gold Coast Suns at Mineral Resources Park on March 15, 2020 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos) Credit: Daniel Carson / AFL Photos
After spending nearly two decades with the Eagles, Selwood stepped away from football to focus on a different professional path.
But there would be one more moment in the sun for the Selwood family with all four brothers present as they celebrated Geelong's premiership win in 2022 in what would be Joel's final game. Joel Selwood pictured with his brothers Adam Selwood, Troy Selwood and Scott Selwood. Credit: Supplied
Earlier this year the brothers would be reunited by tragedy following the passing of his twin, Troy, as they farewelled him at a ceremony in Geelong. GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 14: (L-R) Joel Selwood, Adam Selwood and Scott Selwood embrace during Troy Selwood's Funeral Service at GMHBA Stadium on February 14, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images) Credit: Michael Willson/AFL Photos / AFL Photos via Getty Images
In his final act before his passing Selwood was on hand to present Malakai Champion with his jumper at the Eagles season launch in March. SPT AFL West Coast Eagles season launch at Crown. Adam Selwood and Malakai Champion. Credit: Iain Gillespie / The West Australian
VALE ADAM SELWOOD
- 187 games
- 43 goals
- 2005 Rising Star nominee
- 2006 premiership winner
- 2008 Australian vice-captain
- 2013 best clubman award
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