Adam Selwood: Tributes pour in from AFL community after tragic death of West Coast Eagles premiership player

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Adam Selwood: Tributes pour in from AFL community after tragic death of West Coast Eagles premiership player

Tributes have poured in from the AFL community after the sudden death of premiership Eagle Adam Selwood.

The devastating news broke on Saturday morning and comes just months after the passing of the former AFL player’s twin brother, Scott.

Selwood was just 41 and played 187 games at West Coast across a decorated decade-long career between 2003 and 2013.

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon said the “industry would unite to support the Selwood family”.

“Adam was a dearly loved son, brother, husband and father, and his loss is a tremendous blow for all who loved him,” he said.

“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.

“Adam was a premiership player and outstanding contributor to the game at the highest level, and then, latterly, continued to work in the game in coaching and other roles, but first and foremost, he was a young man who gave so much time and love to those around him.”

AFL clubs were also among the tributes, with Scott’s former clubs, Geelong, where he played four seasons, and Collingwood, where he was employed as an assistant coach, releasing heartfelt statements.

“On behalf of everyone at Collingwood, we extend our deepest condolences to the Selwood family following the passing of Adam,” a Magpies statement read ahead of their clash with Kuwarna in Adelaide.

“We send strength and all of our love to Adam’s parents, Maree and Bryce, his brothers, Scott and Joel, his wife, Fiona and their children, Lenny and Billie.”

A statement from the Cats read: “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.”

Selwood’s family released a statement when the news broke.

“We are heartbroken by the passing of Adam earlier today. Words cannot express the grief and sadness we feel,” the statement read.

“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.

“We kindly ask for privacy as we navigate this difficult time.”

The pair are also brothers of Geelong champion Joel Selwood.

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