Certified Legendary Thread Joel Selwood - Premiership Captain and 4 time Premiership Player

[calculon559]

Another news outlet has said Selwood will return to the Cats in some capacity

 

[BlakeyNoFlakey]

Now on the AFL website, so it's official. Joel's back, baby.

Back at the Cattery: Selwood secures new role at Geelong

Joel Selwood will return to the Cattery in 2023 as an ambassador in a part-time role

www.afl.com.au

 

[STPer18]

#14 is free, can we slot him in for round 1?

 

[cats_09]

#14 is free, can we slot him in for round 1?

#14 is on an 18 year hiatus though - too late for Joel to now reclaim it

 

[#6 Thorp #7 Selwood LOL]

While in hindsight probably inevitable, it's a relief to know it is locked in.

 

[Geelong_Sicko]

I heard on SEN this morning that JSel will head to the Ashes with the cricket team and after that he’s coming back to Geelong in an administrative roll
Not sure if I’ve missed that news but it’s the first I’ve heard of it
Gary Lyon mentioned it

He strikes me as a person who just couldn't sit back and take it easy for the rest of his life. Like a shark Joel has to keep on swimming.

 

[UnitedWarrior93]

Storm, cricket Australia and Geelong, plus has a new born!!

Welcome home legend

 

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[Cataholic]

This guy was, is, always will be, a selfless legend.

 

[patience]

I didn't realise Joel's baby was at the ground last night. It's lovely that he was able to hold him as he completed the farewell lap. Unlike many of his footy mates he hasn't had his own children to run through the milestone banners with. He'll have that vision to share with his son.

 

[Strange Cat]

I didn't realise Joel's baby was at the ground last night. It's lovely that he was able to hold him as he completed the farewell lap. Unlike many of his footy mates he hasn't had his own children to run through the milestone banners with. He'll have that vision to share with his son.

Hopefully he’ll be back to see his son run through the banner one day

 

[cats_09]

 

[cats_09]

Damn the captain is looking good - he's looking almost fitter than when out on the field last year, definitely hasn't stacked on the weight like we occasionally see from other retirees

 

[catsfootyfan89]

Damn the captain is looking good - he's looking almost fitter than when out on the field last year, definitely hasn't stacked on the weight like we occasionally see from other retirees

Would you expect anything else from him? Competitor till the day he dies.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

Just got his book.

 

[cats_09]

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Just got his book.

Did you get him to sign it or just the book?

It looks interesting - it may surprise some that i do enjoy reading, but I'm bloody lazy with it

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

Did you get him to sign it or just the book?

It looks interesting - it may surprise some that i do enjoy reading, but I'm bloody lazy with it

Just the book. I think it was released a few days ago.

 

[catsfootyfan89]

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Just got his book.

Decent read? I wouldn't mind getting this.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

Decent read? I wouldn't mind getting this.

Only two chapters in. Very good.

 

[Sttew]

Only two chapters in. Very good.

Hope it’s better that Tom Harley’s book. It was bad IMO

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

Hope it’s better that Tom Harley’s book. It was bad IMO

I actually didn't mind that. I took a lot from it. Let's just say it was different.

 

[iameviljez]

Hope it’s better that Tom Harley’s book. It was bad IMO

None of them are exactly going to be in line for Pullitzers...

Best ever Geelong footy book is still Loose Men Everywhere.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

None of them are exactly going to be in line for Pullitzers...

Best ever Geelong footy book is still Loose Men Everywhere.

That's not Geelong.

 

[iameviljez]

That's not Geelong.

Yes it is. Sure, it's not by a Geelong player, but it is quintessentially Geelong. It certainly described my experiences in following Geelong in the 90s perfectly. And unlike all of the books 'written' by footballers, it's very much from the horse's mouth - it's not done by some ghost writer.

 

[Sttew]

Best ever Geelong footy book is still Loose Men Everywhere.

Brilliant book!!