Craig McRae breaks down in emotional post-match interview when thinking about Adam Selwood tragedy
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has choked back tears in an emotional post-match interview after the Magpies' win over Adelaide on Saturday.
McRae was asked about how the club is like a big family when his thoughts immediately shifted to assistant coach Scott Selwood.
Selwood was granted personal leave after the devastating death of his older brother Adam on the morning of the game.
The shattering family tragedy comes just three months after Adam's twin Troy took his own life in February.
McRae hugged all his staff members after the 10-point win over the Crows, but emotions got the better of him when he spoke to Fox Footy after the game.
'It's important to us, everyone plays their part ...' McRae said before visibly struggling.
Fox Footy commentator Cameron Mooney quickly offered his support before McRae ended the interview and wiped tears away from his eyes.
'There's a really emotional Craig McRae there,' commentator Garry Lyon added.
'That would have been enormously difficult.'
The AFL world were rocked by the Selwood tragedy earlier on Saturday.
The family issued a heartbreaking statement confirming Adam's death.
'We are heartbroken by the passing of Adam earlier today. Words cannot express the grief and sadness we feel,' the statement said.
'Adam was a loving husband, and an incredible father to Lenny and Billie. We are devastated to lose such a wonderful husband, father, son and brother.
'We will miss Adam deeply — his spirit, his kindness, and the joy he brought to every room. His determination, the lessons he shared, and his infectious personality will stay with us always.
'Adam had a unique ability to make people feel special, and our family was lucky to experience that every day.
'We kindly ask for privacy as we navigate this difficult time.'
Adam's playing career came to a close at the end of 2013 after featuring in 187 games and a premiership in 2006. Originally from Bendigo, he moved to Perth when he was drafted by West Coast in 2002.
On Valentine's Day this year, in an emotional service at Geelong's GMHBA Stadium, Adam stood above Troy's coffin and said goodbye to his beloved twin brother.
Adam said at Troy's funeral that writing the eulogy for his brother was the 'hardest thing' he had ever had to do.
'Having an identical twin is a both a rare privilege and wonderfully complex,' he said.
'A twin is more than a sibling. They are a constant presence, a built-in mate.
'He was my mirror, my fiercest competitor, my greatest ally and the one person who knew what I was always thinking.'
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