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AFL Mourns Adam Selwood Following Twin Tragedies in Selwood Family

Adam Selwood, former West Coast Eagles premiership player, passed away at 41, three months after the loss of his twin brother Troy, prompting tributes and renewed focus on mental health in the AFL community.

Joel Selwood has paid tribute to his brother Adam Selwood on Instagram.
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Overview

  • Adam Selwood, who played 187 games for the West Coast Eagles and was part of their 2006 premiership team, died suddenly on Saturday in Herdsman at the age of 41.
  • His death comes just three months after his identical twin brother, Troy Selwood, a former Brisbane Lions player, died by suicide in February 2025.
  • The West Coast Eagles honored Adam with a pre-game tribute during their match against St Kilda, which they won in an emotional first victory of the season.
  • AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon pledged the league's support to the grieving Selwood family, while public figures called for expanded mental health initiatives within the sport.
  • Joel Selwood, Adam’s younger brother and Geelong AFL champion, shared a heartfelt Instagram tribute, urging Adam to 'look after' Troy as the family mourns their profound losses.