Former AFL player Scott Selwood has crossed codes, joining NRL powerhouse Melbourne Storm in a leadership role.
Selwood will follow in the footsteps of his older brother, Joel, who also joined the Storm in a similar position in 2023.
The former Cat and Eagle will mentor Storm's current and emerging leaders as well as work closely with the senior leadership and coaching group in 2027.
“It's a huge honour to join Melbourne Storm as Leadership Coach,” Selwood said.
“Through conversations with my brother Joel and having met Frank (Ponissi) and Craig (Bellamy) a few times, I've been really impressed by the club, its culture and the sustained success it has achieved over a long period.
“Having the opportunity to work with the leadership and coaching groups over the next 12 months is something that really excites me. The club has some outstanding leaders, and I'm looking forward to meeting them over the next few months.”
Storm Director of Football Frank Ponissi said Selwood will be a welcome addition to the Melbourne-based side.
“We've been aware of Scott's impressive leadership qualities for some time, particularly through our relationship with Joel, as well as our close connections with Collingwood and Geelong," Ponissi said.
“Throughout his playing career and more recently as an AFL coach, Scott has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities, and we know he'll bring valuable experience and a fresh perspective to our Club heading into an important season.”
Selwood takes over from Todd Lowrie, who has been appointed Storm's NSW Cup Head Coach for the 2027 season.
Selwood played 169 games across 12 seasons for West Coast (135) and Geelong (34). He also spent time at Collingwood as an assistant from 2019 to 2025.
Geelong, Collingwood and the Melbourne Storm have close relationships.
Pies premiership captain Nick Maxwell previously worked with the Storm in a leadership capacity from 2015 to 2020.
Going from rugby league to the AFL has been Billy Slater, who spent time with St Kilda in 2019.
Ryan Hoffman was also on Melbourne Demons' books in 2026, helping guide the leaders at the club.
