AFL legend Brendan Fevola has expressed deep sorrow following the unexpected passing of his close friend Troy Selwood, who died at 40 on Tuesday. Fevola played alongside Selwood during his final season in 2010 with the Brisbane Lions. Troy’s body was discovered at a residence in Geelong, leading to widespread mourning within the AFL community.
During his radio show, Fevola struggled to hold back tears while reflecting on the impact Selwood had on his life. He shared that Selwood was a significant source of support for him during difficult times in Brisbane, revealing the emotional toll of losing such a valued friend.
Fevola noted, “It’s just a real shock… we can appear tough in the footy world, but we are human, and we often don’t discuss our feelings.” He lamented the loss, particularly for Selwood’s two young children, highlighting the tragedy of the situation.
Remembered fondly, Selwood had close ties to other AFL players, being the twin brother of Adam Selwood and the older brother of Joel and Scott. His passing, alongside the recent death of Eagles player Adam Hunter, has profoundly affected the AFL family.
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