AFL Mourns the Sudden Passing of Troy Selwood at 40

The Australian football community is mourning the sudden loss of Troy Selwood, a former Brisbane Lions midfielder and esteemed member of the renowned Selwood football family, who passed away on February 4, 2025, at the age of 40.

Drafted with the 19th pick in the 2002 AFL Draft, Selwood debuted for the Lions in 2005 and played 75 games until 2010. Known for his endurance and commitment, he often took on tagging roles against key opposition players. After his AFL career, he captained Geelong’s VFL team to a premiership in 2012 and later contributed to the sport in various off-field roles, including talent identification and player development. citeturn0search0turn0search12

Selwood was the twin brother of Adam Selwood, a West Coast Eagles premiership player, and older brother to Joel and Scott Selwood, both of whom had distinguished AFL careers. He is survived by his children, Tom and Sadie. citeturn0search1

The Selwood family expressed their heartbreak, stating, “Troy was a much loved and loving member of our family… We will miss Troy’s bravery, his humour, his deep thinking, his love and compassion.” citeturn0search4

AFL CEO Andrew Dillon paid tribute, saying, “Troy was an incredible advocate for AFL talent pathways programs… He demonstrated a core purpose to always place the needs of young players first.” citeturn0search0

Selwood’s passing has left a profound impact on the AFL community, with tributes highlighting his dedication to the sport and the positive influence he had on many lives