Source : ABC NEWS
Former West Coast Eagles premiership player Adam Selwood has died aged 41.
He played 187 games for West Coast from 2002 to 2013, and was part of the club’s 2006 successful premiership campaign.
No details have been released about the circumstances of his death.
His death comes after his twin brother, former Brisbane Lions player Troy Selwood died by suicide in early February.
Joel Selwood, Adam Selwood and Scott Selwood (L-R) embrace during Troy Selwood’s Funeral Service in February. (Getty Images: Michael Willson/AFL Photos)
Troy Selwood’s fellow AFL-playing brothers — Adam, Joel and Scott — delivered eulogies at his funeral at Kardinia Park on February 14.
Just last month Adam entered the HBF Run for a Reason in Perth to raise money for suicide prevention.
Selwood was born in Bendigo in Victoria, moving to WA when he was a teenager. He was part of one of the AFL’ s most high-profile families.
After his playing career ended Selwood took on several roles at West Coast over the years, including as a development coach and the club’s head of female football.
The AFL has released a statement on behalf of Fiona Selwood and the Selwood family.
“We are heartbroken by the passing of Adam earlier today. Words cannot express the grief and sadness we feel,” the family said in the statement.
“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.”
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