AFL nice Joel Selwood is on the verge of his subsequent large step.
The lately retired Geelong legend is about to cross sports activities once more.
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Selwood could possibly be packing his baggage and touring with the Australian cricket team for his or her upcoming England tour.
The Geelong champion is in discussions with Cricket Australia a few position with the cricketers throughout the Ashes this winter.
Selwood has already made one code swap since retiring … working as a management coach with the Melbourne Storm within the NRL.
And now he is contemplating one other … to impart his knowledge via his Geelong hyperlinks with Australian cricket coach Andrew McDonald.
Selwood and spouse Brit lately welcomed their first youngster – child Joey … and can depart for Europe within the coming months.
“We’re gonna head abroad midway via the yr,” Selwood instructed 7NEWS reporter Mitch Cleary.
“It will be when the fellows are taking part in within the Ashes.
“Andrew McDonald’s a neighborhood Geelong boy and has been involved for a time frame.
“They’re in all probability in the same place to the place the Cats are.
“They have numerous guys who’re coming in the direction of the tip of their profession and perhaps discovering their manner out within the subsequent couple of years.”
The retired premiership skipper is a busy man as one other thrilling enterprise looms.
He’ll lead a Federation Sq. march to the MCG subsequent week to kickstart Geelong’s premiership protection after they tackle Collingwood in a Friday evening blockbuster.
When on the floor, he’ll do a lap of honor with the 2023 flag to say goodbye to followers.
He’s additionally anticipated to re-join the Cats in an off-field business position within the coming weeks, his first step to AFL membership land since retirement.
