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Footy legend Joel Selwood takes a brave step after losing two of his AFL star brothers in twin tragedies

Footy legend Joel Selwood takes a brave step after losing two of his AFL star brothers in twin tragedies

Daily Mail​5 days ago
Former Geelong AFL star Joel Selwood will return to work in commentary this weekend after taking time off when his brother Adam's tragic death shook the footy world to its core.
The AFL community was left reeling after the suicide of the former Eagles premiership star on May 17, just three months after the tragic suicide of his identical twin brother, Troy.
Joel was devastated by the double tragedy, later posting a social media tribute to Adam saying alongside photos of the family and the words: 'Rest up, love you brother. Look after each other.'
Joel has been on leave since the shocking incident, but will be back with the Channel Seven commentary team on Sunday for St Kilda's clash with Melbourne at Marvel Stadium.
The Selwoods are widely regarded as one of the most celebrated families in the sport with brothers Joel, Adam, Troy and Scott, each enjoying distinguished footy careers.
Troy played 75 games for the Brisbane Lions between 2003 and 2010, before becoming an assistant coach with Geelong.
Throughout his career, the Lions tagger never took a backward step. He was courageous, showed an elite footballing intelligence and competed for every challenge that presented itself.
Off the field, he was seen by many as an outstanding individual, who was compassionate, kind and loved the game.
Adam made 187 appearances for the Eagles during his career and played a key role in helping the club win the 2006 AFL Grand Final.
He joined the footy club in the 2002 National Draft and would enjoy a 10-year career in footy's top-flight competition, mostly playing as a tagger, before hanging up his boots in 2013.
Adam had led the tributes for his twin brother Troy, at his memorial service at Geelong's GMHBA stadium earlier this year.
Adam described his brother as 'full of life, full of love, full of wisdom beyond his years.'
'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.'
After his retirement in 2013, Adam would continue to work in football taking up a role as a development coach with the West Coast.
He'd later become the inaugural head of the Eagles women's footy side and was pivotal in bringing key AFLW players to the club.
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