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AFL Mourns Adam Selwood After Sudden Death at 41

The West Coast Eagles premiership player’s passing comes just three months after the suicide of his twin brother, Troy, as tributes pour in from the football community.

West Coast have paid tribute to Adam Selwood.
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Adam Selwood’s fundraising campaign has received a groundswell of support following his passing.
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Overview

  • Adam Selwood, a former West Coast Eagles premiership player, has died at the age of 41, with the cause of death undisclosed.
  • His death follows the suicide of his identical twin brother, Troy Selwood, in February, leaving the Selwood family grappling with immense grief.
  • The Selwood family released a statement describing Adam as a devoted husband, father, and brother, and requested privacy during this difficult time.
  • Adam Selwood played 187 AFL games for the Eagles, was part of their 2006 premiership team, and later contributed to the club as a coach and head of their AFLW program.
  • The AFL community, including clubs, players, and executives, has united in mourning, with plans to honor Selwood at West Coast’s upcoming home game.