AFL nice Joel Selwood has marched with 1000’s forward of the Spherical 1 blockbuster between Geelong and Collingwood on the MCG.
Selwood, who retired after Geelong’s sensational grand last victory in 2022, walked to the bottom with the premiership flag, whereas additionally taking selfies with adoring followers.
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As soon as inside the bottom, Selwood did an emotional lap of honor at the back of a Toyota, whereas holding his new-born child and waving to the gang.
There was nothing however love for the universally common Selwood, who acquired a rousing reception from each Collingwood and Geelong followers.
Former Richmond nice Matthew Richardson mentioned Selwood was simply “about the perfect” Geelong participant of all time.
“I believe you (can) say (that) … simply the achievements he has racked up,” Richardson mentioned on Channel 7.
“If you look via his checklist of what he achieved in his profession, it’s completely exceptional. (He is) finished completely every little thing, deserves all of the pats he’s getting on the again.”
Former Hawthorn champion and premiership star Luke Hodge additionally had nothing however the highest reward for Selwood.
“Off the sector he’s the nicest individual you’ll meet, however on the sector, you at all times knew (you’ll be in) the most important battle you (may) discover.
“(You) at all times knew you’ll be up for a contest (when taking part in in opposition to Joel), however off the sector, (he) was at all times a pleasant, type, nation boy.”
Selwood leaves the sport as probably the most adorned gamers and revered captains within the AFL.
Forward of the 2023 season, celebrity Patrick Dangerfield was named as his successor.
Joel Selwood’s adorned AFL profession at a look
* Born: 26 Might 1988
* Junior golf equipment: Sandhurst/Bendigo U18
* Drafted: To Geelong at No.7 on the 2006 nationwide draft
* AFL debut: Spherical 1, 2007 v Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium
* AFL video games: 355 (W259, L95, D1 – profitable share 72.96 per cent)
* AFL objectives: 175
* Captaincy: 2012-2022 (245 video games)
* Profession averages: 24.7 disposals, 11.2 contested possessions, 5.1 tackles, 5.2 clearances
* Brownlow votes: 214 (No.7 in all-time rankings)
* High Brownlow Medal end: Runner-up (2013)
* Honours: Premiership participant (2007, 2009, 2001, 2022), premiership captain (2022), six-time All-Australian (2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017 – captain, 2013, 2014, 2016), three -time membership best-and-fairest (2010, 2013, 2014), AFL Rising Star (2007)
* AFL grand finals: six (W4, L2)
– 2007 (W): 17 disposals, seven inside-50s, 5 clearances
– 2008 (L): 29 disposals, 11 contested possessions, six inside-50s
– 2009 (W): 24 disposals, 5 clearances, one purpose
– 2011 (W): 28 disposals, two objectives, 17 contested possessions, eight clearances, seven tackles
– 2020 (L): 21 disposals, six clearances, 5 tackles
– 2022 (W): 26 disposals, one purpose, 21 uncontested possessions
* Information: most AFL finals video games (40 – W22, L18), most video games as captain (245)
* Retired: September 28, 2022
* Selwood on his retirement: “I made a decision I may go most likely at 85 % subsequent yr and everybody would take care of me however I needed to be all in.”
– With AAP
