FORMER AFL footballer Adam Selwood has passed away, according to a statement from his wife and the wider Selwood family earlier today (Saturday, May 17).<\/p>\n
Adam – brother of fellow AFL footballers Joel, Scott and Troy – played 187 games for West Coast between 2003 and 2013. He was 41.<\/p>\n
“We are heartbroken by the passing of Adam earlier today. Words cannot express the grief and sadness we feel,” Fiona and the Selwood family said.<\/p>\n
“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.<\/p>\n
“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.<\/p>\n
“We kindly ask for privacy as we navigate this difficult time.”<\/p>\n
Adam’s brother Troy passed away in February.<\/p>\n
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FORMER AFL footballer Adam Selwood has passed away, according to a statement from his wife and the wider Selwood family earlier today (Saturday, May 17). Adam – brother of fellow AFL footballers Joel, Scott and Troy – played 187 games for West Coast between 2003 and 2013. He was 41. “We are heartbroken by the […]<\/p>\n