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In-stadium commentary at Mt Smart"Look after each other": Joel Selwood's tribute to Adam
SEN • May 22nd, 2025 8:19 am
Joel Selwood has posted a touching tribute to his brother Adam.
After an outpouring of grief from the AFL world, Joel took to Instagram posting three black and white images of him and his brothers with the caption: “Rest up, love you brother. Look after each other.”
All four brothers - Adam, Troy, Scott and Joel - played AFL at the top level.
Adam played 187 games for West Coast after being drafted in 2002. He won a flag with the Eagles in 2006 before retiring in 2012.
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News of his passing was announced by a family statement via the AFL on Saturday morning.
It was met by an incredible outpouring of grief with tributes coming from clubs, former players and associates of Selwood.
Former Eagles coach Adam Simpson was heartbroken.
“I don’t know what to say. It was a pleasure to work with Adam briefly,” he said on SEN Crunch Time.
"It’s just a tragedy. It breaks your heart after what we had to deal with and for this to happen again from a family point of view. I haven’t got too many words to be honest."
Within the statement, the Selwood family would pay tribute to Adam speaking to the amazing man that he was to his family as a son, husband and father.
“We are heartbroken by the passing of Adam earlier today. Words cannot express the grief and sadness we feel,” Fiona Selwood said in a statement on behalf of the family.
“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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