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Daily Mail
9 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Carrie Bickmore hails footy star Scott Selwood's incredible sacrifice just after losing a second brother in 'the most horrific personal circumstances'
Aussie radio presenter Carrie Bickmore has paid tribute to Scott Selwood after the former footy star completed a solo marathon to raise money for charity just weeks after the death of his brother, Adam. Selwood, now assistant coach of Collingwood, had been planning to run in South Africa 's Big Five Marathon with Bickmore but was forced to pull out due to the tragic death of Adam in May. Adam's death at the age of 41 came just three months after his identical twin and fellow former AFL player Troy Selwood died. Scott's commitment to the cause remained, with him completing 42.2km around Albert Park on Saturday - raising money for Bickmore's Beanies 4 Brain Cancer in the process. Former player Isaac Smith joined Bickmore in South Africa in Selwood's place, running a marathon with just three week's notice. 'Collapsed against the wall is Scott Selwood, who was due to participate in The Big 5 with us but had to pull out at the last minute due to the most horrific personal circumstances,' Bickmore posted to Instagram. Selwood (above) had been planning to run in South Africa 's Big Five Marathon with Bickmore but was forced to pull out due to the tragic death of Adam in May. Former player Isaac Smith (pictured flat on his back above) joined Bickmore in South Africa in Selwood's place 'He still chose to do the marathon in Australia at the same time as we did ours in South Africa. He ran around Albert Park lake and did the 42K alone. What a superhuman effort. 'The pic of the man laying down is Isaac Smith, a former footy player who stepped in with 3 weeks to go and only managed 3 training runs before running The Big 5 marathon. 'He nearly got medic'd off the course because he was so unwell, but he wouldn't let them stop him running. He completed the marathon, the colour of grey, and stumbling everywhere but he did it. He did it for Scott. 'Sending love to both of you. You are both beautiful humans.' Alongside the message, Bickmore posted an image of both Selwood and Smith after running their respective marathons. Smith, who has a newborn at home, said stepping up to run the race was a no-brainer for him. 'There wasn't really a question because they've done so many amazing things for so many people,' he said. 'They're a beautiful family and I'll do anything to help them out.' Adam (pictured delivering a eulogy for brother Troy) was planning on a charity run in Perth at the time of his death Before his death, Adam Selwood was meant to run a half-marathon to honour his brother Troy. He hoped to raise $10,000 for WA charity zero2hero, which supports mental health leadership and suicide prevention. A group of Adam's friends – including West Coast teammates – finished what he started by running the race.
ABC News
13 hours ago
- Sport
- ABC News
Carrie Bickmore pays tribute to Isaac Smith and Scott Selwood after gruelling marathon
Radio host Carrie Bickmore has paid tribute to former AFL players Isaac Smith and Scott Selwood after both ran a full marathon to raise funds for brain cancer. Smith, the four-time premiership winner with Hawthorn and Geelong, joined Bickmore in for the Big 5 marathon in South Africa after just three weeks of preparation. Selwood was scheduled to join Bickmore's squad in South Africa, but pulled out after the tragic death of his brother Adam Selwood last month. Despite this, the ex-Geelong midfielder ran the 42 kilometres by himself around the Albert Park lake in Melbourne. "The definition of mate ship right here," Bickmore wrote in a post praising the duo on Instagram. "Collapsed against the wall is Scott Selwood, who was due to participate in The Big 5 with us but had to pull out at the last minute due to the most horrific personal circumstances. He still chose to do the marathon in Australia at the same time as we did ours in South Africa. He ran around Albert Park lake and did the 42K alone. What a superhuman effort. "The pic of the man laying down is Isaac Smith, a former footy player who stepped in with 3 weeks to go and only managed 3 training runs before running The Big 5 marathon. He nearly got medic'd off the course because he was so unwell, but he wouldn't let them stop him running. He completed the marathon, the colour of grey, and stumbling everywhere but he did it. He did it for Scott. "Sending love to both of you. You are both beautiful humans." Bickmore's message accompanied an image which showed both Smith and Selwood immediately after running their respective marathons. The Big 5 marathon is considered one of the toughest courses in the world. Runners weave their way through an African wildlife park with animals such as lions, elephants and rhinos. Adam Selwood died at 41 on May 17 and was farewelled by his loved ones at a private funeral in Perth last month, just months after his twin brother Troy also died and was given a public service at Geelong's Kardinia Park in February. The four Selwood brothers combined for 786 games during their respective careers, an AFL record for the most combined games by siblings.
Daily Telegraph
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Telegraph
AFL news: Scott Selwood's heartbreaking final act for late brothers Adam and Troy comes to light, Isaac Smith, South Africa's Big Five Marathon
Don't miss out on the headlines from AFL. Followed categories will be added to My News. Adam Selwood's plan to run a half marathon to raise money for a mental health charity in honour of his brother Troy – who died earlier this year – emerged following the 41-year-old's death last month. Tragically he never made the date of the race. But in an incredible act of courage, the youngest Selwood brother Scott decided to run a marathon in honour of his two brothers, completing a punishing solo run for charity all alone in the cold wintry Melbourne conditions on Saturday. Watch the biggest Aussie sports & the best from overseas LIVE on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer. Selwood decided to run a marathon to help him grieve the loss of his brothers, while also raising money for Carrie Bickmore's Beanies 4 Brain Cancer charity. The 35-year-old Collingwood assistant coach decided to complete South Africa's Big Five Marathon in the wake of Adam's tragic death last month before later pulling out, with Hawthorn and Geelong premiership hero Isaac Smith taking on the task of replacing Scott in South Africa despite having a newborn at home. However, Scott still decided to run a solo marathon in honour of his brothers who were both avid runners. Scott, running in support of Bickmore's Beanies 4 Brain Cancer charity, completed his marathon, by running 42.2km around Albert Park in Melbourne in an impressive three hours and two minutes, an average of 4:19/km. The incredible act saw his brother Joel take to social media to write: 'You would have been forgiven if you weren't up for it today brother.' 'But instead you did it the hardest way possible — underprepared, freezing cold and ran alone against the clock. '42.2km and smashed it. Proud of you Uncle Scooter.' The Selwood boys – Joel, Troy, Adam and Scott Selwood after this year's grand final. Together Scott and Smith have raised more than $55,000 for charity. In a post to Instagram after completing the marathon Scott wrote: 'Not Africa but the importance to the cause stays the same!' 'I learnt some very hard lessons about being underprepared for a marathon also! So did my toenails! 'To everyone who has donated. a very big THANK YOU. This is an incredible cause and with incredible people. It wasn't meant to be for me in Africa but that's when you're lucky to have great people to step in and support (like) Isaac Smith. Good luck team!' Bickmore's Beanies 4 Brain Cancer took two dozen people to South Africa for the Big Five marathon and half-marathon. Smith – running in place of Selwood – finished in 5:33:22, just behind Carrie Bickmore's co-host Tommy Little (5:28:55). Richmond premiership players Brandon Ellis (5:06:11) and Trent Cotchin (5:12:08) also registered strong times. Selwood brothers, L- R Scott, Joel, Adam and Joel While Australian ultra-marathon athlete Nedd Brockmann won the marathon in a time of 3:15:31. It comes after Bickmore revealed last month that Scott had originally set out to complete the South Africa marathon to help him grieve the loss of his two brothers. 'It has been the most gut-wrenching time for the Selwood family, a much-loved football family who have tragically lost two brothers in very short succession,' she said last month. 'It is the most shocking situation for their family … in the midst of all of this, Scott decided he wanted to come on the Big Five adventure with us. 'At the time, it was something to give him purpose, to give him a reason to keep running every day, as he and his family were navigating their grief. 'And he was doing such an incredible job (before deciding to withdraw).' Originally published as Scott Selwood's heartbreaking and courageous final act for late brothers Adam and Troy
News.com.au
3 days ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
Scott Selwood's heartbreaking and courageous final act for late brothers Adam and Troy
Adam Selwood's plan to run a half marathon to raise money for a mental health charity in honour of his brother Troy – who died earlier this year – emerged following the 41-year-old's death last month. Tragically he never made the date of the race. But in an incredible act of courage, the youngest Selwood brother Scott decided to run a marathon in honour of his two brothers, completing a punishing solo run for charity all alone in the cold wintry Melbourne conditions on Saturday. Selwood decided to run a marathon to help him grieve the loss of his brothers, while also raising money for Carrie Bickmore's Beanies 4 Brain Cancer charity. The 35-year-old Collingwood assistant coach decided to complete South Africa's Big Five Marathon in the wake of Adam's tragic death last month before later pulling out, with Hawthorn and Geelong premiership hero Isaac Smith taking on the task of replacing Scott in South Africa despite having a newborn at home. However, Scott still decided to run a solo marathon in honour of his brothers who were both avid runners. Scott, running in support of Bickmore's Beanies 4 Brain Cancer charity, completed his marathon, by running 42.2km around Albert Park in Melbourne in an impressive three hours and two minutes, an average of 4:19/km. The incredible act saw his brother Joel take to social media to write: 'You would have been forgiven if you weren't up for it today brother.' 'But instead you did it the hardest way possible — underprepared, freezing cold and ran alone against the clock. '42.2km and smashed it. Proud of you Uncle Scooter.' Together Scott and Smith have raised more than $55,000 for charity. In a post to Instagram after completing the marathon Scott wrote: 'Not Africa but the importance to the cause stays the same!' 'I learnt some very hard lessons about being underprepared for a marathon also! So did my toenails! 'To everyone who has donated. a very big THANK YOU. This is an incredible cause and with incredible people. It wasn't meant to be for me in Africa but that's when you're lucky to have great people to step in and support (like) Isaac Smith. Good luck team!' Bickmore's Beanies 4 Brain Cancer took two dozen people to South Africa for the Big Five marathon and half-marathon. Smith – running in place of Selwood – finished in 5:33:22, just behind Carrie Bickmore's co-host Tommy Little (5:28:55). Richmond premiership players Brandon Ellis (5:06:11) and Trent Cotchin (5:12:08) also registered strong times. While Australian ultra-marathon athlete Nedd Brockmann won the marathon in a time of 3:15:31. It comes after Bickmore revealed last month that Scott had originally set out to complete the South Africa marathon to help him grieve the loss of his two brothers. 'It has been the most gut-wrenching time for the Selwood family, a much-loved football family who have tragically lost two brothers in very short succession,' she said last month. 'It is the most shocking situation for their family … in the midst of all of this, Scott decided he wanted to come on the Big Five adventure with us. 'At the time, it was something to give him purpose, to give him a reason to keep running every day, as he and his family were navigating their grief. 'And he was doing such an incredible job (before deciding to withdraw).'
Daily Mail
3 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Scott Selwood runs solo marathon for charity to continue legacy of late brother Adam
Former AFL star Scott Selwood completed a grueling solo marathon in Melbourne on Saturday to continue the legacy of his late brother, Adam. Selwood, now assistant coach of Collingwood, had been planning to run in South Africa 's Big Five Marathon but was forced to pull out due to the tragic death of Adam in May. Adam's death at the age of 41 came just three months after his identical twin and fellow former AFL player Troy Selwood died. Scott's commitment to the cause remained, with him completing 42.2km around Albert Park on Saturday - raising money for Carrie Bickmore 's Beanies 4 Brain Cancer in the process. 'You would have been forgiven if you weren't up for it today brother,' Joel Selwood posted to social media, praising his brother. 'But instead you did it the hardest way possible — underprepared, freezing cold and ran alone against the clock. '42.2km and smashed it. Proud of you Uncle Scooter.' Scott, who has been rocked by the recent tragedy, managed to run the distance in three hours and two minutes. 'Not Africa but the importance to the cause stays the same!' Scott posted to social media. 'I learnt some very hard lessons about being underprepared for a marathon also! So did my toenails! 'To everyone who has donated.. a very big THANK YOU. This is an incredible cause and with incredible people. 'It wasn't mean to be for me in Africa but that's when you're lucky to have great people to step in and support (like) Isaac Smith. Good luck team!' Scott was referring to former AFL star Isaac Smith who stepped up and ran the South African marathon in his stead. Aussie Nedd Brockmann won the event in 3.15.31, with Smith finishing in 5.33.22. Smith, who has a newborn at home, said stepping up to run the race was a no-brainer for him. 'There wasn't really a question because they've done so many amazing things for so many people,' he said. 'They're a beautiful family and I'll do anything to help them out.' Before his death, Adam Selwood was meant to run a half-marathon to honour his brother Troy. He hoped to raise $10,000 for WA charity zero2hero, which supports mental health leadership and suicide prevention. A group of Adam's friends – including West Coast teammates – finished what he started by running the race.
