Former Brisbane Lions midfielder and Geelong assistant coach Troy Selwood has died, aged 40.
A member of the AFL’s famous Selwood family, the identical twin of West Coast premiership player Adam and brother of Geelong champion Joel and former Eagles and Cats midfielder Scott died on Tuesday.
Troy Selwood played 75 games for Brisbane between 2005 and 2010 after being drafted with pick No.19 in the 2002 draft, then captained Geelong’s VFL team to the 2012 premiership, before retiring in 2013.
He worked in Geelong’s AFL football department in various roles between late 2010 and 2021, most notably as talent identification manager, before a brief stint at Collingwood.
Selwood most recently worked as head of football and sports performance at Geelong Grammar.
“We are heart broken by the loss of our son, brother and father, Troy this morning. We will miss Troy more than words can express,” the Selwood family said in a statement via the AFL on Tuesday.
“Troy was a much loved and loving member of our family. Over the course of his life, Troy brought joy and light to all who knew him.
“He was a loving son of Maree and Bryce, a supportive and caring brother to Adam, Joel and Scott, and a doting father of beautiful children Tom and Sadie.
“We will miss Troy’s bravery, his humour, his deep thinking, his love and compassion. Troy had a generosity of spirit, cared deeply about people and strove to make the lives of others better.
“We are grateful to all those that have supported Troy throughout his life, and we know that his many friends, teammates and colleagues will miss him greatly.
“Troy achieved many great things in his life. From his time as a young man and student, to his journey as an AFL player, to working in recruiting young players to help live their AFL dreams to his latest passion and adventure at Geelong Grammar School, Troy was able to influence and touch the lives of so many people.
“We know many people will reach out and share their stories of Troy, and we thank you for your love and support.
‘The family asks for privacy and respect during this time as we process our devastating loss.”
