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Find your Sport Nation frequencyAdam Selwood dies age 41
SEN • May 17th, 2025 2:39 pm
The AFL world has been rocked by the tragic death of Adam Selwood at the age of just 41.
Selwood, played 187 games for West Coast after being drafted in 2002.
“We are heartbroken by the passing of Adam earlier today. Words cannot express the grief and sadness we feel,” a statement from Fiona Selwood and the family 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.”
His death comes just a few months after the tragic passing of his twin brother Troy.
