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Daily Mail
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Channel Nine is caught out making 'disrespectful' Adam Selwood mistake after the footy great's tragic death
Channel Nine has come under fire over a glaring error in its televised tribute to Adam Selwood just hours after the AFL world was left reeling from the former premiership player's sudden death. The network aired a graphic titled 'Tribute for Troy' while honouring Adam Selwood, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 41. The mistake - confusing Adam with his late twin brother Troy, who took his own life three months earlier - sparked immediate backlash online. 'Good one Channel Nine. That person had one job. Get the name right. Disgraceful,' one viewer posted. Another wrote: 'No proof reading. Very disrespectful.' The tribute, broadcast by 9News Melbourne, featured Adam's image and ran during rolling coverage of the former Eagle's death, but the caption incorrectly honoured Troy instead. Channel Nine aired this heading, using Adam Selwood's deceased brother Troy's name instead Footy fans described the blunder as 'incompetent' and 'an insult to the family', with some calling for disciplinary action. 'That's such incompetence. What an insult to the family. Sack whoever is involved,' one angry footy fan posted. It wasn't the only public mistake to overshadow the weekend's tributes. Hours earlier, Wurundjeri elder Aunty Joy Murphy Wandin misnamed Adam during her Welcome to Country speech before the Western Bulldogs and Essendon match at Marvel Stadium. While delivering a solemn address, Murphy Wandin said: 'Today we heard the passing of Troy Selwood, another young man too young. We are very saddened by his loss.' The speech was intended to honour Adam Selwood but mistakenly referenced Troy, who died in February. The mix-up was broadcast to a national audience and was quickly clipped and circulated on social media. 'Terrible by Aunty Joy. Incredibly disrespectful,' one viewer wrote on X. 'Who the hell proof-read Aunty Joy's speech?!' another asked Others rushed to defend the respected elder, noting the difficulty of delivering a public address during a sensitive moment. 'I must have been watching a different version. I thought Aunty Joy did a wonderful job,' said one post that gained traction on Sunday. The double blunder - first during the stadium ceremony then by Channel Nine - has cast a shadow over what was meant to be a weekend of solemn remembrance for a highly respected AFL figure. Adam Selwood played 187 games for West Coast and was part of the club's famous 2006 premiership side. His death comes just three months after Troy's, deepening the heartbreak for the family and intensifying the emotional weight of tributes. Despite the public errors, the football community has rallied in support of the Selwoods. Selwood had recently raised more than $25,000 for mental health charity zero2hero and was planning to run a charity race in Troy's honour next weekend. West Coast players honoured Adam on Sunday afternoon with a moving tribute before their emotional win over St Kilda at Optus Stadium. Captain Oscar Allen issued a heartfelt plea: 'We've lost a legend of our club and we just want to send all our love and support to the Selwood family.' 'Mental health is such a massive thing in society at the moment,' he added. 'I just urge anybody out there who is struggling with anything - please reach out.'
Daily Mail
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Tribute to Adam Selwood in Welcome to Country sparks outrage online
A tribute to the late AFL star Adam Selwood has sparked a social media frenzy after a local Elder misnamed the footballer during a Welcome to Country ceremony on Saturday night. The AFL community is reeling from the sudden death of Selwood, 41, who died on Saturday - just months after his twin brother Troy passed away. One of four brothers to play senior AFL football, Adam Selwood played 187 games for West Coast, winning a premiership in 2006. Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Joy Murphy Wandin AO paid tribute to the footy star during her Welcome to Country at Marvel Stadium for the match between the Western Bulldogs and Essendon. Murphy Wandin delivered a touching message - however she mentioned Troy Selwood in her speech, not Adam. 'Today we all shared some very sad news,' she said. The AFL has been rocked by the sudden death of Adam Selwood aged 41 (pictured) 'I would like to acknowledge though, firstly, the passing of young players. Exceptional when they are that young for this to happen. 'And I'd like to mention and pay my tribute and best wishes to Andrew Krakouer's family. 'And then of course today we heard the passing of Troy Selwood, another young man too young. We are very saddened by his loss. And again. Sincere condolences to his family. 'And in my era, the lovely Robert Walls. A man of stigma. A man of stamina. And a man that was committed to everything he did. And again we pay condolences to his family.' More than a few footy fans took to social media to call out the mistake. 'Terrible by Aunty Joy. Incredibly disrespectful,' wrote one X user, who's post has been viewed close to 69,000 times. 'Not a good look by the lady doing the welcome to country getting Adam Selwood and Troy Selwood mixed up today,' posted another. 'How can you say the wrong name... terrible,' wrote a third. 'Who the hell proof-read Aunty Joy's speech?!' posted a fourth. Another chimed in: 'Aunty Joy has had a nightmare. If you're paying your respects, at least do it right'. Others rushed to defend Murphy Wandin, with one one X user posting: 'I must have been watching a different version. I thought Aunty Joy did a wonderful job...' Meanwhile, it was revealed that Selwood had planned to take part in a fun run next weekend to raise money for charity zero2hero in tribute to his brother Troy. The Eagles star had raised more than $21,000, but that number has risen to more than $25,000 on Sunday. Selwood told Nine News last month why running the race was a fitting tribute for his twin brother. 'We loved running together growing up, it was one part of us to become football players, we knew that going out to do cross country runs together,' he said. 'We actually joined a club in our teenage years, they were some of our real happy memories.' Adam urged others who are struggling with their mental health to seek help. 'I don't want anyone to go through this type of pain if it can be avoided, and it can,' he said. Selwood will be honoured on Sunday afternoon before West Coast's match with St Kilda.
News.com.au
18-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Frenzy erupts over Adam Selwood act in Welcome to Country
A social media frenzy has erupted over the tribute given to Adam Selwood during Saturday night's clash between the Western Bulldogs and Essendon. News of the 41-year-old's death has left the AFL world in deep mourning — coming just three months after twin brother Troy took his own life. One of four Selwood brothers to play AFL football, Adam played 187 games for West Coast and was famously part of the Eagles' 2006 premiership win over the Sydney Swans. FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every match of every round in the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. Tributes to Selwood were made across Saturday's AFL matches and local Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Joy Murphy Wandin AO also paid her respects to the footballer and his grieving family during her Welcome to Country at Marvel Stadium. Murphy Wandin delivered classy messages of support for the families of football greats who have died recently — including Robert Walls earlier this week and Andrew Krakouer three weeks' ago. However, it was her mention of Selwood that has upset some football spectators. You can watch her comments in the video player above. During her Welcome, Murphy Wandin made the mistake of mentioning the death of Troy Selwood — mistaking him for his twin brother, who died on Saturday. 'Today we all shared some very sad news,' she said. 'I would like to acknowledge though, firstly, the passing of young players. Exceptional when they are that young for this to happen. 'And I'd like to mention and pay my tribute and best wishes to Andrew Krakouer's family. 'And then of course today we heard the passing of Troy Selwood, another young man too young. We are very saddened by his loss. And again. Sincere condolences to his family. 'And in my era, the lovely Robert Walls. A man of stigma. A man of stamina. And a man that was committed to everything he did. And again we pay condolences to his family.' Her mention of Troy Selwood came during a four-minute speech where the senior leader of the Kulin nation observed the AFL's Sir Doug Nicholls Round — the annual round designed to celebrate the impact Indigenous players have had on the game. 'We're here tonight to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Doug Nichols round,' she said. 'And I want to pay my respect to him because he was a gentleman. A small man, but full of stature. And certainly a champion in everything he achieved. 'We owe him so much, but we will continue to honour the legacy he has left behind. 2025 has been an up and down season I believe for AFL, VFL and another of other sports.' She went on to say: 'We are here for a celebration. We are celebrating all Indigenous players from the past and through to the current players of today. 'No matter what level of sport they play. We are very proud of them. And I want to say thank you for having me.' While some social media commentators praised Murphy Wandin for sharing her condolences, others were angry, labelling the mention of Troy Selwood as being 'disrespectful'. One popular AFL content profile on X posted: 'That was horrible from Aunty Joy. It was very disrespectful'. One comment viewed 50,000 times on X said: 'Terrible by Aunty Joy. Incredibly disrespectful. 'She named the wrong person who passed away.' Another user of X posted: 'Not a good look by the lady doing the welcome to country getting Adam Selwood and Troy Selwood mixed up today'. One person posted: 'Terrible mistake. I'd put it down to her age and being nervous in front of such a big crowd and being broadcasted on TV'. Another wrote: 'Aunty Joy has had a nightmare. If you're paying your respects, at least do it right'. One person hit back on X, writing: 'I must have been watching a different version. I thought Aunty Joy did a wonderful job, but then there are those who are totally opposed to anything to do with reconciliation. 'Get in the bin you nasty people.' Another person wrote: 'Aunty Joy's welcome to country at the footy tonight — so powerful, thoughtful and insightful'. Murphy Wandin was last month embroiled in the Melbourne Storm Welcome to Country fiasco where the NRL club was ultimately dropped by major partner Victorian Aboriginal Health Services (VAHS) as a result of a miscommunication that led to a Welcome to Country being cancelled before the team's Anzac Day game. Meanwhile, Selwood will be honoured before Sunday's West Coast game against St Kilda at Optus Stadium in Perth. The Eagles have confirmed the club will wear black arm bands as part of its tribute to the popular player. 'The West Coast Eagles are mourning the heartbreaking loss of 2006 premiership player Adam Selwood, with news of his sudden passing devastating the entire football community,' the club said in a statement. 'Selwood was a much-loved former player, coach and staff member who made a profound and lasting contribution to the Club. 'The Eagles will honour and pay tribute to Selwood at today's game, with a moments silence prior to the Welcome to Country.' Adam Selwood's final act for his twin Troy is being honoured across the country following his death with fans flocking to donate money to a charity program he was supporting. Adam Selwood was raising raise money for a mental health charity in his brother's honour In a heartbreaking set of circumstances, Adam Selwood recently said his plans to take part in next week's HBF Run for a Reason — in support of the zero2hero charity — was one of the things that 'kept him going' after his brother's death. The Run for a Reason half marathon will continue to take place on Sunday, May 25, and Selwood will be in the hearts of many that run the course in Perth. In a touching twist, more than $4000 was donated to Selwood's zero2hero campaign on Saturday night — taking his total money raised to more than $25,000. Selwood originally set out on his half marathon journey aiming to raise $10,000 — but the exercise has touched the hearts of many more people than may have been expected.
