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Perth Now
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Selwood's life in pictures following tragic passing
The Selwood family has been hit by more tragedy with Adam Selwood passing just three months after his twin brother Troy, as we look back on the Eagles great's best moments. 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
West Australian
17-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Adam Selwood: West Coast Eagles great's life in pictures following tragic passing aged 41
The Selwood family has been hit by more tragedy with Adam Selwood passing just three months after his twin brother Troy, as we look back on the Eagles great's best moments. 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. Selwood would play two games in his first season, including the losing elimination final to Adelaide. 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. 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. Having solidified himself as a defensive midfielder, Selwood would play every single game of the 2006 premiership season, averaging 19 disposals a game. 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. 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. In one of the more infamous moments of his career, Selwood got in a fight with Fremantle's Des Headland, but neither would be sanctioned. 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. 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. At the end of 2007 Adam would be joined by brother Scott who after he was selected with pick No.22 in the draft, 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. As West Coast struggled over the subsequent years, Selwood remained a consistent performer, averaging more than 20 disposals across the 2009 and 2010 seasons. In 2010, Selwood became an ambassador for the Meningitis Centre having contracted HIB meningitis at two years old. Selwood would bring up game 150 in 2011, celebrating with a win against the Western Bulldogs. With his powers waning, his brother Scott became the dominant brother, taking home the John Worsfold medal in 2012. 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. 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. Selwood would remain with the Eagles, taking over as development coach. 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. 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. 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. 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. VALE ADAM HUNTER - 187 games - 43 goals - 2005 Rising Star nominee - 2006 premiership winner - 2008 Australian vice-captain - 2013 best clubman award
Sky News AU
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Sky News AU
AFL 2025; St Kilda's Huge Garcia earned the round 9 Rising Star
A St Kilda young gun gave the perfect response to a massive and very public spray from his coach by joining an elite crew. A week after being eviscerated on the bench by his coach and subbed out for poor performance, St Kilda's Huge Garcia is a rising star. Garcia, 19, earned the round 9 nomination for the AFL Rising Star award on the back of a 19-possession, 10 tackle haul in the Saints huge Friday night win over Fremantle. It was a performance in stark contrast to the previous week when the teenager was subbed out before halftime and taken apart by coach Ross Lyon who made his way down to the bench to talk to his young midfielder. Lyon didn't back away from the bake he gave Garcia, who has played every game this season, and given the chance to respond he did in style as the Sinats romped to a 61-point win, including kicking a late goal. 'We've backed him in, we've had a lot of young debutants,' Lyon said after the game. 'Can you have favourites? He's one of ours. 'He's just so competitive, culturally trains so hard.' — (@AFLcomau) April 27, 2025 Garcia becomes St Kilda's second Rising Star nominee in the past two seasons, following on from teammate Darcy Wilson last year. 'Hugo is a relentless competitor with the work ethic to match. It's been great to watch his growth and progress over his first two-seasons so far,' St Kilda EGM of Football David Misson said. 'As a second-year player, we've loved seeing his buy in to what we're building as a team, and how best he can play his role in that system.' 'We congratulate Hugo on earning the rising star nomination for this week and look forward to seeing him keep building on what's been a promising start to his career.' Originally published as St Kilda's Huge Garcia earned the round 9 Rising Star nomination a week after being subbed out and a target for a Ross Lyon spray
News.com.au
05-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
St Kilda's Huge Garcia earned the round 9 Rising Star nomination a week after being subbed out and a target for a Ross Lyon spray
A week after being eviscerated on the bench by his coach and subbed out for poor performance, St Kilda's Huge Garcia is a rising star. Garcia, 19, earned the round 9 nomination for the AFL Rising Star award on the back of a 19-possession, 10 tackle haul in the Saints huge Friday night win over Fremantle. It was a performance in stark contrast to the previous week when the teenager was subbed out before halftime and taken apart by coach Ross Lyon who made his way down to the bench to talk to his young midfielder. Lyon didn't back away from the bake he gave Garcia, who has played every game this season, and given the chance to respond he did in style as the Sinats romped to a 61-point win, including kicking a late goal. 'We've backed him in, we've had a lot of young debutants,' Lyon said after the game. 'Can you have favourites? He's one of ours. 'He's just so competitive, culturally trains so hard.' "If you're sending a message, it's a player like that that you send a message to, not a 16-gamer.â€� - Kate McCarthy on Ross Lyon's take on Hugo Garcia Watch Now: — (@AFLcomau) April 27, 2025 Garcia becomes St Kilda's second Rising Star nominee in the past two seasons, following on from teammate Darcy Wilson last year. 'Hugo is a relentless competitor with the work ethic to match. It's been great to watch his growth and progress over his first two-seasons so far,' St Kilda EGM of Football David Misson said. 'As a second-year player, we've loved seeing his buy in to what we're building as a team, and how best he can play his role in that system.' 'We congratulate Hugo on earning the rising star nomination for this week and look forward to seeing him keep building on what's been a promising start to his career.'
News.com.au
30-04-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
North Melbourne blacklist Kane Cornes over TV ‘bullying' of Harry Sheezel
North Melbourne will refuse to engage with Kane Cornes after the Kangaroos accused the polarising media personality of 'bullying behaviour' and 'vindictive attacks' on the club and its players. In a rare move, Kangaroos football boss Todd Viney criticised Cornes' media commentary at a press conference on Wednesday, revealing the club had declined a request for Cornes to be part of an interview with coach Alastair Clarkson in Thursday night's game against Essendon. FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every AFL match this Saturday LIVE. Catch all the action in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. 'We received a request from Channel 7, for Kane Cornes and Luke Hodge to come and do an interview with our coach,' Viney said. 'But on the back of some commentary that we feel has been … over two and a half years there's been some personal attacks on the club and vindictive attacks that we feel have been unwarranted. 'We understand the role of the media … but we believe some of the commentary from Kane and particularly earlier this week with a couple of our players in Jy Simpkin and Sheezel overstepped the line, was inappropriate, targeted, vindictive, bullying behaviour that we as a club won't stand for. 'We hope for balanced critique of our performances, but when it starts to overstep the line and become personal, it's my responsibility and the club's responsibility to look after our people. 'Therefore Channel 7, Luke Hodge and whoever else they'd like to present to have the conversation with Clarko, it's still open, but until we start hearing some more respectful dialogue from Kane around our people and our club, we won't be engaging with him on any of his media channels.' Viney said he had not spoken to Cornes, who he said 'isn't welcome', but added he didn't expect an apology. 'That's up to Kane. I'm not holding my breath on an apology,' Viney said. 'We understand Kane's role in the media … but it's important that we say enough is enough and we won't be bullied on that stuff. 'We'll stick up for (our people) and we think it's just crossed the line.' Cornes has repeatedly accused North Melbourne youngster Harry Sheezel of 'statpadding' and even labelled his style of play 'Sheezy Ball' in a savage critique on Channel 7's The Agenda Setters on Monday. Sheezel won the 2023 AFL Rising Star and has made a strong start to his career, but Cornes savaged the 20-year-old for racking up cheap touches and not impacting the game forward of centre. 'I'm actually a little bit concerned with Harry Sheezel, he's fourth in the comp for disposals yet he's 17th for score involvement,' Cornes said. 'Sheezy Ball is what I'm calling it. Forget stat padding, he is getting the Sheezy's. He's getting far too many Sheezys. '30 touches (vs Port Adelaide) one score involvement. He may be the least of their (North's) problems, but I'm telling you Clarko has to coach this really hard. 'Get him in the front half of the ground and have his disposals more damaging than that. 'Comparing him to Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, similar player, similar position and similar age. They've got similar disposals but look at the metres gained and the score involvements, that's what he's got to aspire to.' Cornes responds to 'strange' ban 'What are my thoughts? Banned from the North Melbourne rooms because I had some comments one of their gun players Harry Sheezel, who I really rate,' Cornes responded on Instagram. 'But they're not using him in the right way and I feel like he's statpadding and getting his possessions in non-damaging areas and North Melbourne have to challenge him to win his footy in better spots and be more impactful. 'It is strange that Clarko, with all his experience, wasn't able to answer some of those questions. Banned from the North Melbourne rooms.' St Kilda legend Nick Riewoldt fired up and snapped back at Cornes in the wake of his strong criticism of Sheezel. 'I reckon you're being way too harsh,' Riewoldt said. 'Branding it and calling it 'Sheezy Ball' come on man. He's the sort of bloke that if he had of walked in the door at Port Adelaide you would have loved the way he goes about it and how professional he is.' Cornes interjected: 'It doesn't mean you can't coach him hard.' On Tuesday night, Dale Thomas again challenged Cornes on Channel 7's Agenda Setters, saying: 'You're going after a kid who's played some of his best football, he's 51 games into a career, a 20-year-old who's done nothing wrong.' Cornes also took aim at North Melbourne captain Jy Simpkin for 'mouthing off' to former Roo Jason Horne-Francis in a feisty game against Port Adelaide on the weekend.'He has won 16 games in six years, I'd be shutting my mouth and trying to turn this footy club around before I start mouthing off,' Cornes said. For his part, Sheezel told Fox Footy's AFL 360 on Tuesday he was just playing his role for the team and was happy to play in the midfield or off halfback. 'Back end of last year when I was playing my best football, I was able to impact the scoreboard a bit more,' Sheezel said. 'I'm still working at that. I went back to halfback on the weekend and was able to play my role in the second half and have a bit of an impact there in helping us defensively. 'I'm not too sure where I'm playing this week, it's just week by week doing what I can and listening to the coaches.' It's been a tough week for North Melbourne, with gun small forward Paul Curtis handed a three-match ban for a tackle on Port Adelaide's Josh Sinn, which was upheld at the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night. The suspension was publicly slammed by senior players Luke Parker and Jy Simpkin, but Viney said the Roos have opted not to appeal the ban given the short turnaround to Thursday's game against Essendon.
