Toast Vale Adam Selwood

[kranky al]

Absolutely gutting news to hear, footy is so secondary to this type of stuff.

Hard to process/express on a footy forum but just wanted to get this out there: am currently doing my psych masters while working in disability care and 100% believe in these results:

In contrast to older data from the 70-80s, current studies indicate that committing to and following through on literally any type of therapy promotes the best outcomes for mental health.

In other words, the act of seeking and committing to therapy is statistically so much more influential than the type of therapy it actually is. The caveat being: it's got to feel right for you.

Seeing a psychologist, seeing a community counsellor, group therapy, couples therapy, hypnotherapy, mates counselling programs, anything. It's not that the data invalidates one type of therapy over another, it's that if it feels right for you, the act of committing to it is going to give you the best results possible.

Sounds counterintuitive as a prospective psychologist but honestly, for men especially I would encourage everyone to open themselves up to whatever type of help they need. If you're hesitating or unsure, the act of just committing to seeking help is the biggest step of all.

If anyone does want anything specific or any ideas for directions please feel free to pm. Love to all you footy nuffies out there.

So true. I’ve had in and off depression for years and last year losing dad and falling out with work and leaving a good job stuck me in a hole. I didn’t wait like I have in the past, sought help and although I only had a few sessions it’s like a weight lifts off you.

They reframe you and get you to go back to basics and do the little things that make you happy in life that you just stop doing because you are stuck in your head.

 

[wce4premiership]

This is ****ed up.

Reminding me of the Von Erich family, for those who have seen The Iron Claw film.

Except this hits me harder, being in our time and closer to home.

 

[Mop]

****ing awful news

Adam was one of the good dudes.

That poor family.

 

[BettercallSaul]

Vale.

 

[BartBart]

Well techically it'd be the 8th minute (once 7 minutes is reached)

Now I think about it...

Is the intention the 7th minute
(3rd quarter 6:00-7:00)
or the minute starting with 7
(3rd quarter 7:00-8:00) ?

Am thinking that people would tske as latter as the minute starts with 7.

 

[Flash of power]

Condolences to all who knew and loved him, such very sad news.

If anyone is in a bad place there is plenty of support out there, it can help. Think of what the Selwood's would be going through today, one cannot even comprehend their pain and grief, please don't do that to your loved ones.

 

[Bender_]

Wonder how the club will handle it pregame tomorrow. They've been saying they have a lot of indigenous celebrations planned and part of me is hoping they have Selwood related memories and reflection before the next home game instead where it can get the attention it deserves.

 

[squashface]

I hope Scooter is doing alright - been a lot of social media love going Joel’s way but not as much to Scott who would be having lot of hard memories at the moment of playing AFL footy with his big brother.

Even the AFL’s own page saying that the Cats will be wearing a black armband “in memory of Adam Selwood, the brother of former Geelong captain, Joel”

 

[_Mike_]

Another heartbreaking loss for the Selwood family. One can only imagine the grief.

Look after yourself, family, and friends.

#RIP Adam Selwood

 

[Bleedblueandgold]

I hope Scooter is doing alright - been a lot of social media love going Joel’s way but not as much to Scott who would be having lot of hard memories at the moment of playing AFL footy with his big brother.

Even the AFL’s own page saying that the Cats will be wearing a black armband “in memory of Adam Selwood, the brother of former Geelong captain, Joel”

Definitely the forgotten Selwood brother.
Even the Freo supporter further up this page forgot he exists. https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/vale-adam-selwood.1396018/post-87978800

 

[Ochre]

I hope Scooter is doing alright - been a lot of social media love going Joel’s way but not as much to Scott who would be having lot of hard memories at the moment of playing AFL footy with his big brother.

Even the AFL’s own page saying that the Cats will be wearing a black armband “in memory of Adam Selwood, the brother of former Geelong captain, Joel”

Seeing McRae get choked up post game, you'd assume Collingwood are hopefully doing a good job of looking after him atm.

 

[cottoneyeYeo]

just watched a 10 news story on it and they showed a quick shot of a crime scene that looked like it was herdsman lake, don't know what to make of it

 

[BartBart]

Surely it’s not that hard to get theright picture. Absolute poor work from the guardian
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I sent a suggestion to them to change the pic used... looks like they have.

 

[Jaspar24]

Rest easy Adam you were one of the good ones, hopefully the next world is a kinder to you. Please be kind to your selfs out there fellas, remember there’s always help out there for you.

 

[Godfather32]

WA police released a statement saying the death of a 41-year-old man in Herdsman was not being treated as suspicious, and a report would be prepared for the coroner.

‘It breaks your heart’: Former West Coast player Adam Selwood dies, aged 41

Selwood played 187 games for the Eagles across his decade-long AFL career, winning a premiership in 2006.

www.watoday.com.au

 

[Goroyals22]

This is ****ed up.

Reminding me of the Von Erich family, for those who have seen The Iron Claw film.

Except this hits me harder, being in our time and closer to home.

Was having the same convo with the mrs earlier…
“ I used to be a brother , but now im not a brother anymore “ after he lost all his brothers is one of the hardest hitting lines delivered in any movie.

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

Vale...

 

[Goroyals22]

We can say what we want about Collingwood but he is a class act

 

[Hap Hapablap]

Seeing McRae in the press conference speaking about it was heartwrenching.

 

[timeforanother22]

I hope Scooter is doing alright - been a lot of social media love going Joel’s way but not as much to Scott who would be having lot of hard memories at the moment of playing AFL footy with his big brother.

Even the AFL’s own page saying that the Cats will be wearing a black armband “in memory of Adam Selwood, the brother of former Geelong captain, Joel”

It’s particularly bad from Geelong, Scott played for them ffs.

 

[Monocle]

Wonder how the club will handle it pregame tomorrow. They've been saying they have a lot of indigenous celebrations planned and part of me is hoping they have Selwood related memories and reflection before the next home game instead where it can get the attention it deserves.

Bender_ the next home game is against Geelong.

I can easily see that both the Clubs would be supportive of a fitting tribute pre game.

There is enough commonality with the Selwood family with both West Coast and Geelong.

I like the suggestion.

 

[frenchconnection]

Sad.

You wonder how both parents are feeling and Joel Selwood too

And Scott, not to mention Adam’s wife and the 2 boys as well.

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

We can say what we want about Collingwood but he is a class act

Heartwrenching

 

[UseR2006]

It’s particularly bad from Geelong, Scott played for them ffs.

They did either update or do a new post including Scott.

 

[Eastcoasteagle]

So sad, lost for words.

 

[dinnaz]

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