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Daily Mail
3 days ago
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- Daily Mail
AFL WAG Brit Selwood shares tribute to husband Joel's brother Adam - after he tragically died in the months following the death of his twin Troy
Brit Selwood has shared a heartbreaking tribute to her brother-in-law Adam following his recent death in Perth aged 41. The AFL community was left devastated when the former Eagles premiership player died on May 17, just months after the tragic death of his identical twin brother Troy. Now, brother Joel's wife Brit has shared a black and white family photo of the footy star alongside the caption: 'Rest easy Adam.' Brit included a broken red love heart, white love heart, and dove emoji in the message. The picture saw Brit and her husband Joel posing with his brother Adam and the footy player's wife Fiona, with whom he shared children Lenny and Billie. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The family appeared to be enjoying a day out watching the footy at an AFL stadium. Police have confirmed Adam's death, which came just three months after his twin Troy passed away, is not being treated as suspicious. Joel, a Geelong premiership captain, took to Instagram following the tragedy to publish a series of pictures of himself and Adam and his other brother Scott. He captioned the post: 'Rest up, love you brother. Look after each other.' On Monday, the footy great celebrated his 37th birthday—and his wife marked the occasion with a simple post on social media. Brit posted a black and white photo of the family alongside the caption: 'Happy Birthday @joelselwood14. We love you.' Adam passed away a week before he was supposed to take part in HBF Run for a Reason, raising funds for mental health charity zero2hero in memory of Troy. On Sunday, a group of his closest friends decided to finish what he had started and complete the race. The group running included former players Drew Banfield and Quinten Lynch, as well as current stars Brad Dalziell, Travis Gasper, Sharrod Wellingham and Matt Rosa. The Eagles star had raised more than $21,000 at the time of his death, but that number has risen to more than $76,000 on Sunday. 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. Adam mostly played as a tagger before hanging up his boots in 2013. 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. For confidential 24-hour support in Australia, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 Lifeline Crisis Text Service : 0477 13 11 14 Beyond Blue : 1300 224 636 13 Yarn (an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis support line): 13 92 76
Daily Mail
6 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Ben Cousins and Chris Judd lead a who's who of the AFL at footy star Adam Selwood's memorial service after his tragic death aged just 41
West Coast premiership star Adam Selwood has been remembered as the ultimate team man who also had an infectious personality, after his sudden death aged 41. Selwood's tragic passing in Perth on May 17 came just three months after his identical twin and fellow former AFL player Troy Selwood died. Members of the AFL's famous Selwood family, Adam and Troy were brothers of Geelong champion Joel and former Eagles and Cats midfielder Scott. Adam Selwood played 187 games for West Coast, including the 2006 premiership, before retiring from football in 2013. At the club's Lathlain base in Perth on Wednesday afternoon, many of Selwood's former teammates attended the private memorial service, including the likes of captain Chris Judd, Ben Cousins, Daniel Kerr and David Wirrpanda. Other long-time teammates, including Josh Kennedy, Matt Priddis, Andrew Gaff and Mark LeCras were also there. A funeral pamphlet for the event featured a photo of Selwood in a suit and bow tie, with the words 'in loving memory of Adam Murray Selwood'. It comes after the Selwood family released a statement via the AFL on the day the father of two died. 'We are heartbroken by the passing of Adam. Words cannot express the grief and sadness we feel. 'Adam was a loving husband, and an incredible father to Lenny and Billie. We are devastated to lose such a wonderful husband, father, son and brother. 'We will miss Adam deeply - his spirit, his kindness, and the joy he brought to every room. His determination, the lessons he shared, and his infectious personality will stay with us always. 'Adam had a unique ability to make people feel special, and our family was lucky to experience that every day.' Troy Selwood, who played 75 games for the Brisbane Lions, died in February and was remembered by his twin Adam as a 'built-in best mate' at his funeral. Adam declared writing the eulogy was the 'hardest thing' he had ever had to do. 'Having an identical twin is both a rare privilege and wonderfully complex,' Adam said at Troy's memorial service at GMHBA Stadium in February. Recently retired Geelong star Tom Hawkins flew over from Melbourne for the memorial service 'A twin is more than a sibling, they are a constant presence, a built-in best mate and someone who understands you in a way that no-one ever could. 'Troy wasn't just my brother; he was my mirror, my fiercest competitor, my greatest ally and the one person that knew what I was always thinking. 'Losing him has left a massive hole in my life.' Adam Selwood's premiership teammate Adam Hunter also died in the same week as Troy Selwood in February. Hunter, who also played alongside Scott Selwood with the Eagles, was 43. Meanwhile, West Coast's 2006 premiership coach and current head of football John Worsfold led tributes to Adam Selwood following news of his sudden death. 'Adam was a great teammate who loved the club and loved his footy,' Worsfold said in a statement. 'He always put his mates and team first, and he would be saying that now. He would be wanting to see our club grow and return to having on-field success once again. 'We drafted him at 18 and watched him grow as a player and person. 'We got to know the Selwood family so well over the years, and they are such wonderful people who our hearts go out to more than anything.' AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon said he could not imagine the pain of the Selwood family. 'On behalf of the AFL and all of our clubs, I want to send our love to his wife Fiona and their two children, to Maree and Bryce Selwood, Joel and Scott, and their families, and all of Adam's many friends and colleagues and past team mates at West Coast and across football,' Dillon said in a statement. Originally from Bendigo, Adam Selwood moved to Perth when he was drafted by West Coast in 2002. He joined the Eagles' coaching ranks after his retirement as a player, working with the club's AFL and AFLW teams. Selwood was also West Coast's inaugural head of female football, charged with setting up the club's AFLW team. Lifeline 13 11 14
ABC News
6 days ago
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- ABC News
WA football greats gather to farewell Eagles premiership player and life member Adam Selwood
Former West Coast Eagles star Adam Selwood has been farewelled at a private memorial service at the club's Lathlain headquarters in Perth. He died suddenly on May 17 at the age of 41. Selwood played 187 games for the Eagles and was part of the 2006 premiership team. He was married with two children. His death came three months after his twin brother Troy died by suicide. A large group of mourners began gathering just after midday for the service, including many of Adam Selwood's former teammates and their partners. Some of his 2006 premiership teammates attended the service, including Chris Judd, Ben Cousins, Daniel Kerr, David Wirrpanda, Chad Fletcher and Sam Butler. Other teammates in attendance included Josh Kennedy, Phil Matera and Nic Naitanui. Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir, who worked with Adam Selwood when he was an assistant coach at West Coast, was also there. Geelong champion Tom Hawkins made the trip west to attend the service. Adam Selwood was born in Bendigo but had lived in Perth since he was 18, when he was taken by the Eagles with pick 53 in the 2002 AFL draft. That same year, his twin Troy was selected by Brisbane with pick 19. Younger brother Joel played 355 games for Geelong, while their youngest brother Scott also played in the AFL, for West Coast and later Geelong. While never generating the same headlines as his high-profile teammates like Judd, Kerr and Cousins, Adam Selwood was a highly valued key component of the club's glory years in the mid-2000s. He was often used as a tagger, before being moved into defence later in his career — usually to curb the influence of the opposition's best small forward. After his playing career he remained in WA and was involved with the club as a development coach, before he was appointed as the Eagles' first head of female football — overseeing the club's entry into the AFLW in 2020. He spent 18 years at West Coast, leaving at the end of 2020 to pursue career opportunities outside football. Some of his colleagues from SEDA College, where he was most recently employed, were at the service. Following his death, his wife Fiona released a statement with the rest of the Selwood family. "We will miss Adam deeply — his spirit, his kindness, and the joy he brought to every room," she said. Adam Selwood is the second member of the Eagles' 2006 premiership team to die, following the sudden passing of Adam Hunter in February at the age of 43.
Daily Mail
27-05-2025
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- Daily Mail
Joel Selwood's wife Brit issues heartwarming message after the tragic loss of footy great's brothers Troy and Adam
Joel Selwood's wife Brit has posted a touching message for her footy star husband following the recent death of his brother Adam. The AFL community is reeling after the heartbreaking news that former Eagles premiership player Adam Selwood died on May 17, just months after the tragic death of his identical twin brother, Troy. Adam passed away in Perth at the age of 41, with police confirming the death is not being treated as suspicious. The shattering tragedy has rocked the Selwood family, with many in the AFL world issuing messages of support over the last fortnight. Joel Selwood, a Geelong premiership captain, took to Instagram following the tragedy to publish a series of pictures of himself and Adam and his brother Scott. He captioned the post 'Rest up, love you brother. Look after each other.' The Selwood family have had a heartbreaking few months with the deaths of Adam and Troy On Monday, the footy great celebrated his 37th birthday - and his wife marked the occasion with a simple post on social media. Brit posted a black and white photo of the family alongside the caption: 'Happy Birthday @joelselwood14. We love you.' Adam passed away a week before he was supposed to take part in HBF Run for a Reason, raising funds for mental health charity zero2hero in memory of Troy. On Sunday, a group of his closest friends decided to finish what he had started and complete the race. The group running included former players Drew Banfield and Quinten Lynch, as well as current stars Brad Dalziell, Travis Gasper, Sharrod Wellingham and Matt Rosa. The Eagles star had raised more than $21,000 at the time of his death, but that number has risen to more than $76,000 on Sunday. 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. Joel Selwood, Adam Selwood (pictured, middle) and Scott Selwood embrace during Troy Selwood's funeral service 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 Eagels women's footy side and was pivotal in bringing key AFLW players to the club. For confidential 24-hour support in Australia, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 Lifeline Crisis Text Service : 0477 13 11 14 Beyond Blue : 1300 224 636 13 Yarn (an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis support line): 13 92 76
Daily Mail
22-05-2025
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- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Footy star sends emotional message to Joel Selwood after the tragic passing of his brother Adam
Mitch Duncan has sent his love and support to his former team-mate and good friend Joel Selwood after his brother Adam tragically passed away over the weekend. The Selwoods have been left grieving the losses of two members of their family over the past three months, with Adam's identical twin brother Troy also sadly passing away in February. Tributes have since been pouring in for Adam, while many, including Duncan, have also issued messages of support to the Selwood family, following what's been a horrible three-month period. After Geelong's 20.7 (127) to 16.17 (113) victory at GMHBA Stadium on Thursday night, the Cats midfielder delivered an emotional message to Joel, 'Missing me good mate Joely...' Duncan said, pausing while appearing to be overcome with emotion. He then let out a breath, before continuing, 'Who has had a tough three months. Love you mate.' Mitch Duncan sends love to Joel Selwood after his 300th game 🥹 #AFLCatsDogs — 7AFL (@7AFL) May 22, 2025 Speaking on the Cats' playing group, the footy star opened up on how inseparable he and his team-mates are. 'That's what I'm talking about, it's the connections that you make, you're probably here more than when you are at home, so how can you not love people when you're around them that much.' Joel, a former Geelong captain who made 355 appearances for the club between 2007 and 2022, paid tribute to his late brother Adam on Instagram on Wednesday evening, publishing several pictures of himself and his brother. He captioned the post 'Rest up, love you brother. Look after each other.'
