‘It Breaks Your Heart’: Former West Coast Player Adam Selwood Dies, Aged 41
- Adam Selwood, a former West Coast Eagles player and 2006 premiership winner, died suddenly at age 41 in 2025.
- His passing occurred shortly after the family endured the heartbreaking loss of his twin brother Troy Selwood, who took his own life in early February, profoundly affecting those close to them.
- Adam Selwood, one of four brothers to reach the AFL, appeared in 187 matches representing West Coast Eagles between 2003 and his retirement in 2013.
- Fiona Selwood expressed deep sorrow over Adam’s recent death, emphasizing his kindness, joyful nature, and the profound impact he had on his family in an official statement.
- The AFL community mourned Adam's death as a significant loss with tributes from coaches and leaders, and the family requested privacy during this difficult time.
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Ex-Eagle Adam Selwood dies months after twin's passing
Adam Selwood (centre) with his brothers Joel and Scott at Troy Selwood’s funeral in March. (Michael Willson/AAP PHOTOS) By Shayne Hope in Melbourne West Coast premiership star Adam Selwood has died, aged 41, three months after the tragic passing of his identical twin and fellow former AFL player Troy Selwood. Members of the AFL’s famous Selwood family, Adam and Troy were brothers of Geelong champion Joel and former Eagles and Cats midfielder Sco…
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