The West Coast Eagles have paid tribute to their former player Adam Selwood.
On Saturday, the footy world was rocked by the announcement of the sudden and tragic passing of the 2006 premiership winner, aged 41.
He died three months after his identical twin brother Troy passed away in the second heartbreaking tragedy to rock one of the sport’s most iconic families.
Selwood joined the Eagles during the 2002 National Draft and would go on to make 187 appearances for the footy club, returning 43 goals.
On Sunday, the Eagles paid tribute to the former tagger ahead of their clash against St Kilda.
A minute’s silence was held ahead of Sunday’s clash.
The West Coast Eagles have paid a touching tribute to Adam Selwood ahead of their game against St Kilda on Sunday
It was announced on Saturday that the former footy star had tragically passed away a month after his twin brother’s death
Players from both teams stood arm-in-arm and paid tribute to Selwood ahead of the match
Both groups of players lined up in the middle of the pitch and locked arms as the big screens at the Optus Stadium displayed a photo of Selwood.
Veteran Jamie Cripps, was one player on the oval who played with Selwood back in 2013.
The Eagles had also published a tribute to their former tagger on social media that showcased some of Selwood’s highlights in a yellow and blue jumper as a player.
The West Coast star, who hails from the illustrious footballing family, the Selwoods, also joined up with the Eagles’ coaching department following his retirement in 2013.
He would go on to become the inaugural coach of the West Coast’s AFLW side.
Tributes have been flooding in for the footy great, with his crestfallen wife, Fiona, stating: ‘We are heartbroken by the passing of Adam earlier today. Words cannot express the grief and sadness we feel.
‘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 Selwood (pictured) joined the Eagles during the 2002 National Draft and would go on to make 187 appearances for the footy club, returning 43 goals
He is one of four brothers to have played in the AFL with Selwood hanging up his boots in 2013
Selwood (pictured) died three months after his identical twin brother Troy passed away in the second heartbreaking tragedy to rock one of the sport’s most iconic families
‘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.’
Ahead of the match, Saints boss Ross Lyon admitted he and the rest of his team were shaken by the tragedy.
‘My condolences to his family. Words don’t cut it. I’m not sure what to say except that we are all rocked, I don’t know what to say,’ he said.
Adam Simpson and Matty Pavlich also paid tribute to Selwood on Fox Footy on Sunday.
‘I had the honour of working with Adam for seven years,’ Simpson said.
‘He started as a development coach in 2014 (after his playing career). He was a fantastic clubman, loyal father and husband. He’s going to be sorely missed.’
Pavlich hailed Selwood as a great competitor.
‘I played against him. He was a fierce competitor,” Pavlich said.
‘I always found it really challenging to go up against him. And off the field, we worked together at the Players Association quite a bit, so I got to know how loyal (he was), and how he thought about the game in general. He’s a special person.’
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