Footy Star is open about how the team deals with the death of Club Great Adam Selwood – as one of his last acts is revealed
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West Coast Vooruit Jake Waterman has spoken frankly about how the Eagles dealt with the devastating death of the former Premiership player Adam Selwood.
Selwood, who was only 41, died on Saturday, only three months after the loss of his identical twin brother Troy.
The Selwoods are celebrated Offspring Family, with brothers Joel and Scott also enjoy decorated careers.
Adam played 187 games for West Coast between 2003 and 2013, including their Premiership victory of 2006.
After his retirement, he turned into coaching and later led the female football program of the club.
Selwood remained connected to the club until the end and worked with the WAFL side until just a few weeks before his death.
West Coast Eagles 2006 Premiership player Adam Selwood took his own life on Saturday
The West Coast Eagles played at home on Sunday, only one day after the tragic death of one of them
The West Coast Eagles players brought a tribute to Selwood in a memorial ceremony for the game
On Sunday the Eagles broke a loss of nine games and defeated St Kolda with 28 points in Optus Stadium.
But the victory was clouded by sadness, less than two days after the news of Selwood’s death.
Waterman revealed that the playing group was turned upside down when the news broke only 24 hours before the game.
“The team meeting had to be pushed back,” Waterman said 6pr.
“Some guys mourned. I was rattled. It just felt like a void. ‘
He described a deep emotional toll on both current and former players.
“You rug thousands every week and then it stops one day,” he said.
“And nothing can be compared. It scares the s *** from me how many players from the past we lose. ‘
West Coast Forward Jake Waterman has opened about how they could play despite the tragedy
Waterman encouraged players to seek support and say, “You are much more loved than you know.”
Eagles coach Andrew McQualter said that the tragedy had hit the club hard.
“There were many deep connections with Adam,” he told 7News and revealed Selwood’s work with the club’s side.
“He had such a big impact on people here. It will take time. ‘
The club allowed players to mourn the game in their own way.
“We were open, honest and raw,” said McQualter.
“We let people feel what they needed.”
Before Sunday’s game, the club Hulde brought to the big screen with a minute of silence and highlights of Selwood’s career.
Former Fremantle Dockers captain Matthew Pavlich tributed to his old rival for Cross-Town
Former West Coast Eagles coach Adam Simpson has worked with Adam Selwood for many years
After the game, McQualter praised his players for their mind.
“I just thought that the way our players represented the club was something we were incredibly proud of,” he said.
The last act of Selwood showed its dedication to the consciousness of mental health.
He was planning to walk in Perth’s HBF -Run to honor Troy next Sunday.
He hoped to pick up $ 10,000 for WA Charity Zero2hero, which supports leadership for mental health and suicide prevention.
After Sunday’s game, the total of $ 37,000 had risen.
Former coach Adam Simpson paid tribute to Selwood, with whom he worked for seven years.
“He was a fantastic clubman, loyal father and husband,” Simpson told Fox Sports.
“He is very missed.”
Matthew Pavlich has also paid tribute, reminded fights on the field and partnership connections.
“He was a fierce competitor and a special person.”
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