AFL legend Joel Selwood has broken his silence following the passing of his brother and West Coast premiership player, Adam.
Adam's passing was sudden, and came three months after his twin brother, and former Brisbane player, Troy, died by suicide in early February.
Joel posted on his Instagram account on Wednesday night, sharing three images of his brother, accompanied by the brief caption:
"Rest up, love you brother. Look after each other."
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The Eagles honoured Adam during Sunday's match against St Kilda at Optus Stadium, before recording a stirring 28-point victory, the first of the 2025 season.
Captain Oscar Allen spoke post-game about the need to consistently seek help in tough times.
"I know it's great to win a game of footy, but we've lost a legend of our club and I just want to send all our love and support to the Selwood family," Allen said.
"Mental health is such a massive thing in society at the moment.
"We're heartbroken and we just want to offer all the love and support we can to the Selwood family in this time."
Former AFL premiership player and close friend of the Selwoods, Xavier Ellis, opened up on his experience with grieving the loss of a former teammate and close friend.
"The three months that that family has been through is unimaginable," an emotional Ellis said on Triple M Breakfast with Xav & Katie.
"Waking up on Saturday to some missed calls and learning about the mental health tragedy of a friend of mine, Adam Selwoodโฆthe Selwood boys have been in here many times.
"I've done media stuff for about a decade now, and I've made it really clear the love and admiration I have for that family.
"I idolise them and have since I was the age of 12, Joel was my first ever captain as a 14-year-old. He was a close friend, someone I admire so deeply.
"You think of those Selwood boys, when they play footy they put a cape on those boys. They're tough, they're brave.
"Well Bryce and Maree are that as parents every day and night. They're just wonderful people.
"They really helped me when I first arrived (at West Coast) and Scooter (Adam's brother Scott) - having a beer with him on Sunday night and seeing him and how empty that poor man is.
"Even calling Joel over the weekend and hearing his voice break. You know, that bulletproof Joel Selwood is just not (right now)... mental health doesn't discriminate.
"My heart just is so broken for Fi and Lenny and, of course, BillyโฆIt's just a tragic thing that no one should have to live through.
"And Scooterโฆ having a beer with him on Sunday night and seeing him and how empty, how empty that poor man is."
Following the passing of the two Selwood brothers, calls from across the entire code have screamed out for a Mental Health Round.
If you or anyone you know needs immediate support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or via lifeline.org.au. In an emergency, call 000
