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News.com.au
4 days ago
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'WORST tackle team'
AFL: Jay Clark has slammed the Hawks for becoming the "worst pressure team" in the competition as they slide down the ladder.
News.com.au
17-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
‘Hard to comprehend': Footy world crushed by Adam Selwood's death
A devastated footy world has reacted with shock and sadness after the tragic death of Adam Selwood on Saturday. Just three months after the funeral for his twin brother Troy, 41-year-old Adam's death has led to a fresh outpouring of grief as the AFL fraternity's heart broke yet again for the Selwood family. 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. Just after midday AEST on Saturday, Adam's wife Fiona and the Selwood family confirmed the crushing news in a statement released via the AFL. Barely an hour later, Collingwood's clash with Adelaide commenced at the MCG as football tried to find a way to carry on under the weight of an enormous burden. A father to two young children and the forwards coach with the Magpies, Adam's colleagues at Collingwood and the greater AFL landscape were struggling to comprehend the news. Watch Craig McRae's interview in the video player above Fox Footy did its best to report on the news at halftime of the Collingwood match. 'This is devastating, the football world is in mourning today with the news former West Coast Eagle Adam Selwood has passed away in Perth today,' Herald Sun reporter Jay Clark began. 'It's hard to comprehend the pain really his family would be feeling this morning after the death of his twin brother Troy only three months ago in February. 'He's being remembered today as an incredibly selfless footballer, tough and courageous, disciplined, so team orientated in his tagging roles. 'He did it for the team and above all, just an incredibly popular teammate. He's going to be sorely missed.' The 53rd pick in the 2002 AFL Draft, Selwood played 187 games for West Coast, including the 2006 premiership, and also represented Australia in the International Rules series before moving into a variety of AFL and AFLW roles. Players from Geelong and the GWS Giants are among those wearing black armbands for their matches on Saturday, while the Eagles will hold a tribute to Selwood at Sunday's match against St Kilda. Cameron Mooney, a close friend of the Selwood family who won two premierships alongside Joel Selwood with the Cats, struggled with his emotions in his boundary rider role at the MCG. 'Look obviously found out the news this morning, along with yourselves,' Mooney said with his voice breaking. 'It's a family I've known for nearly 20 years and a family that I've grown very fond of over the years and love. 'So to hear the news this morning, yeah absolutely tragic, and it was only three months ago that we buried Troy. 'Obviously just want to send all my condolences and love to a family that I absolutely love and adore and to a teammate (in Joel) I got to play alongside with in a couple of premierships and just let you know that we're all thinking of you guys and we love you and all the best.' Mooney then interviewed Pies coach Craig McRae following their 10-point win over the Crows. A clearly emotional McRae said 'there's a lot going on' before managing to answer questions about the game and the performance of some of his players. When Mooney asked McRae about Collingwood being 'a big family club', it got too much for the premiership-winning coach, who managed to utter a few more words before he had to cut the interview short, walking away with tears in his eyes. In such a competitive environment, AFL clubs across the lands took to social media to express their support for the Selwood family. Geelong's official account tweeted: 'The Geelong Football Club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Adam Selwood. We extend our deepest condolences to his wife Fiona, children Lenny and Billie, brothers Joel and Scott and parents Maree and Bryce, our thoughts are with you at this time.' The Western Bulldogs wrote on X: 'Vale Adam Selwood. The thoughts of everyone at the club are with Fiona and the Selwood family at this devastating time. We extend our deepest condolences to all who knew him.' West Coast said: 'We are mourning the heartbreaking loss of 2006 premiership player Adam Selwood. Our deepest sympathies are with the Selwood family, his teammates and loved ones.' GWS offered: 'The Giants will wear black armbands this afternoon in honour of Adam Selwood. Our deepest condolences are with the Selwood family, his former teammates and all those who knew him.' Many others were trying to find the words to summarise how they were feeling. Rhett Bartlett, a Richmond historian and son of Tigers legend Kevin, tweeted: 'Simply too sad for words. Farewell Adam Selwood.' 3AW's Neil Mitchell offered: 'A second Selwood brother dead. So tragic and such a decent family. So, so sad.' Channel 7 Perth reporter Ryan Daniels wrote: 'Don't have the words to write about Adam Selwood. Heartbreaking. 3 months after his twin, his best mate, Troy. Awful, awful.' Broadcaster Glenn Mitchell said: 'At a loss for words. Thoughts with the Selwood family at a time of unfathomable grief.' A West Coast fan and former podcaster who will attend Sunday's game wrote: 'Eagles fans, please join us tomorrow for a minute of applause in memory of Adam Selwood. Third quarter, seventh minute, for our #37.'
Wales Online
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
Welsh rugby team forced to play two matches in 24 hours but have perfect response
Welsh rugby team forced to play two matches in 24 hours but have perfect response 'Bad luck' saw the team faced with three fixtures in five days, including two just a day apart Pontyclun faced three matches in five days (Image: Jay Clark ) A Welsh rugby team were forced to play three games in five days, including two within 24 hours of each other - but a monumental effort from the club saw all of the fixtures go ahead. Pontyclun RFC were left with the unenviable task after reaching the semi-final stage of two independent cup competitions, the Malcolm Thomas Cup and the Silver Ball Trophy, run by the East District and Glamorgan County rugby respectively. The two semi-finals fell on consecutive days and so the club asked if the Malcolm Thomas clash could be moved, only to learn that their opponents were struggling to raise a side for the alternative date. After deciding that they wanted both sides to be able to play that game, Pontcylun later asked if their Silver Ball fixture could be moved instead, but learnt that the arrangements for that match were too far along to change. 25% OFF DEAL NOW: Sign up to Inside Welsh rugby on Substack to get exclusive news stories and insight from behind the scenes in Welsh rugby. Article continues below Aside from their cup commitments, a League 4 East Central match that had been postponed due to bad weather earlier in the season was also rescheduled for the Easter weekend. That meant that Pontyclun's 1st XV faced three games in five days, taking on Brackla RFC in the league on Easter Saturday, before facing Old Illtydians RFC in the Malcolm Thomas Cup on the Tuesday and playing Beddau RFC in the Silver Ball on the Wednesday. "We're not blaming anyone," said club secretary Jamie Herridge. "It was just bad luck really. Usually by Easter you're starting to run things down and giving people weeks off, but it just transpired that last Saturday was the only date we could get the postponed league fixture rearranged for, and then the two separate cup organisations came up with those dates for the semi-finals. "So, we were confronted with three games in five days and two in two - but the players were determined to not let anyone down. We have a large mini and junior section at the club where the youngsters look up to these boys, and to pull out of a game was something they wanted to avoid at all costs." Pontyclun RFC had to play two matches in two days (Image: Jay Clark ) With a busy week like no other ahead of them, Pontyclun rallied their registered players and called upon some that had retired as they tried to get three squads together. Thankfully, they answered the call, with former players dusting off their boots and some youth players stepping up to make sure the games went ahead. A total of 31 players were involved across the three fixtures, with some taking part in all of the matches. "Some of these boys have families and they all have jobs, and them playing involved sacrifices from their wives, girlfriends and kids over the Easter weekend," said Mr Herridge. "They took time off work for the midweek fixtures and, remember, they're all amateurs, so there is a financial cost as well. "We even had three 18-year-old youth players - Ryan Harris, Harri Styff and Dafydd Hulse - stepping up against a Division 1 side and performing admirably." Ultimately, there was to be no fairytale result for Pontyclun as they fell to a narrow 24-27 defeat to Brackla before suffering two further losses in their cup semi-finals. But the results do not tell the full story, with the village bursting with pride at the club's incredible efforts in the face of adversity. "It has been a testing week, but the players have come away with their heads held high and really enjoyed the challenge," Mr Herridge added. "The club cannot be prouder of them and we have had many members of Pontyclun village, who are not associated with the club, passing on their support. "Many of those who were at the game from clubs around South Wales came and thanked the boys for their efforts and congratulated the youngsters on their courage. "We even had members of the Glamorgan rugby group speak to the squad after the game on Wednesday and they told us of the respect they have for all the players, coaches and back room staff for managing to fulfill the fixtures. As they said, 'rugby was the winner'. "It was a pity we couldn't win one of the semi finals so the boys could have a big day as a reward, but that is sport," he added. "Now, we wish Beddau and Old Illtydians the best in their finals." Head coach Berwyn Davies echoed Mr Herridge's words, adding: "This week has shown what Pontyclun RFC is all about. Three games in five days, yes, it is ridiculous, but we never waved the white flag, and everyone stepped up and wore the badge with honour and pride. Everyone that played a part in getting to Tuesday and Wednesday's semi-finals should be mega proud. Article continues below "As a coaching group we couldn't be prouder. No, we didn't get the results we wanted or probably deserved this week, but on another day in another week then, who knows, maybe we would have." After a positive league season that has seen them claim 12 wins and one draw from 16 league games, Pontyclun have given their players a well-deserved weekend off. However, they will be back in action next week with rearranged fixtures against Llandaff North and Cardiff Saracens still to be played.
