Joel Selwood set for AFL return after sudden death of his brother Adam
Joel Selwood is set to make his return for the first time since the sudden and tragic passing of his brother Adam in May, aged 41.
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Geelong great Joel Selwood will make his long-awaited return to the AFL commentary box this Sunday.
The 37-year-old has been on a break from his media commitments after the sudden death of his brother Adam in May, aged just 41.
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His death came just three months after his twin brother Troy took his own life.
One of four Selwood brothers to play in the AFL, Adam played 187 games for West Coast.
He was part of the Eagles’ premiership side that defeated the Sydney Swans in a classic grand final in 2006.
Joel, who has just returned from a family trip to Bali, paid tribute to Adam on Instagram following his death, writing: “Rest up, love you brother. Look after each other”, referencing his brother Adam.
He finished it off with a love heart and two dove emojis.
Joel has been on leave since the tragic incident, but will be back with the Channel 7 commentary team on Sunday for St Kilda’s clash with Melbourne at Marvel Stadium.
AFL world rallies around Selwood family
Adam’s wife Fiona Selwood said in a statement via the AFL in May: “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 had a unique ability to make people feel special, and our family was lucky to experience that every day.”
The footy world quickly paid their respects to the 41-year-old who was remembered as a selfless man who was loved by all.
“Don’t have the words to write about Adam Selwood. Heartbreaking. 3 months after his twin, his best mate, Troy. Awful, awful,” Channel 7’s Ryan Daniels wrote.
While the Herald Sun’s Jay Clark said on Fox Footy: “The football world is in mourning today.
“It’s hard to comprehend the pain the family is feeling today after the death of his twin brother Troy, who died just months earlier.”
Originally published as Joel Selwood set for AFL return after sudden death of his brother Adam
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