Joel Selwood

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Joel Selwood
Joel Selwood
Joel Selwood
Personal information
Full name Joel Anthony Selwood
Date of Birth 26 May 1988 (1988-05-26) (age 20)[1]
Place of Birth Bendigo, Victoria, Australia[2]
Recruited from Bendigo Pioneers
Draft 7th overall, 2006
Geelong Cats
Height/Weight 182 cm / 82 kg[1]
Position Midfielder
Club information
Current club Geelong
Number 14
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2007 – Geelong 45 (13)
¹ Playing statistics to end of Grand Final, 2008 season.
State team honours
Years Team Games (Goals)
2008 Flag of Victoria (Australia) Victoria 1 (0)
Career highlights
AFL

Geelong Football Club

TAC Cup

Other

  • Fox Sports AFL Best First Year Player Award (2007)
  • TCM AFL Performers of the Year Award (2007)
  • TEN Victorian Sports Star of the Year Award (2007)
  • The Age Sports Performer of the Week (2007)

Joel Anthony Selwood (born 26 May 1988) is an Australian rules footballer for the Geelong Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). A midfielder at 1.82 metres (6 ft) and 82 kilograms (181 lb), Selwood is able to contribute inside or outside while on the ball.

As a standout junior track and field athlete and footballer from Bendigo, Selwood entered top-level football early, joining the TAC Cup competition as a bottom-aged player. His accomplishments as a junior included Most Valuable Player awards at state and international levels, captaining Australia in the International Rules Series, and selection in the All-Australian and TAC Cup Team of the Year sides.

Despite a serious knee injury during his final junior football year, Selwood was selected with Geelong's first selection, and the seventh overall, in the 2006 AFL Draft. Selwood made his AFL debut in 2007, winning the AFLPA Best First Year Player Award and becoming the first player in AFL history to win both the AFL Rising Star Award and an AFL premiership medallion in the same season. He has since represented Victoria in the AFL Hall of Fame Tribute Match, as the youngest player to feature in the all-star event, and helped Geelong reach successive AFL Grand Finals.

Off the field, he has acted as an ambassador for the Seeing Eye Dogs Australia organisation alongside his brothers, Adam, Troy, and Scott, who each play in the AFL for West Coast, Brisbane, and West Coast, respectively.

Contents

Early life

Joel Selwood was born to Bryce and Maree Selwood in the country town of Bendigo, Victoria.[3] He was raised in a family of sportspeople. His mother Maree was a top runner and tennis player, while elder twins Adam and Troy were both identified as talented footballers at a young age.[4] However as a 2-year old, Joel was forced to wear splints on his leg to help overcome a walking disability.[3]

Selwood displayed gifts as an athlete from an early age.[3] He was the state hurdling champion from under-10s through to the under-15s, in one year holding every running and jumping record of the Bendigo Sports Centre, except the 100 metres sprint.[3] Growing up with his older brothers, Joel was familiar in playing with bigger teammates and opponents.[5] By the time he was 8-years old, he had played his first competitive game of football, against children four years his senior, and proceeded to kick three goals as a half forward.[3]

Selwood played his junior football with the Sandhurst Football Club, until he was chosen to play for the Bendigo Pioneers in the TAC Cup competition at age 17. Although his age deemed him ineligible for the 2005 AFL Draft, Selwood's accomplishments during the year led to AFL Talent Manager Kevin Sheehan rating him "the best 17-year old in Australia".[6] Selwood received an array of accolades and honours as a bottom-aged player,[6] winning mid-year State honours for Victoria Country in the AFL National Championships, with his performances in the championship games earning him end-of-year All-Australian honours and the Most Valuable Player award for Victoria Country. In addition, he was named in the TAC Cup Team of the Year, awarded a scholarship within the prestigious AIS-AFL Academy, and subsequently captained his older teammates in the annual under 18s International Rules Series in Ireland. His performances in Ireland earned him the Ron Barassi Medal, as the adjudicated Most Valuable Player of the tour.[7]

Returning in 2006 with the Pioneers, Selwood entered his final year of junior football as one of the top rated prospects in his age group.[8] Selwood's achievements at the junior level were recognised by the AFL Player's Association early, when he was awarded the Mike Fitzpatrick Scholarship,[9] and the AFL Life Members Education Fund Award.[10] Rewarded with the captaincy of Bendigo for his final season, Selwood again won mid-year State honours for Victoria Country. However, a knee injury caused only six rounds into the competition forced him to undergo surgery—his fourth knee operation within two years—prematurely ending his season.[11]

AFL career

2007: Debut

Selwood was drafted by the Geelong Football Club with their first selection, and the seventh pick overall, in the 2006 AFL Draft.[12] Although many recruiting scouts viewed him as "the finest pure footballer in the draft"[13] and a potential top pick, concern still surrounded his operated knee.[13] Nonetheless, as the equal-highest ever draft pick for the Cats,[14] Selwood made his debut in the opening round of the 2007 AFL premiership Season and missed only four games during the home and away period.

Joel Selwood leaves the ground after a game in 2007.

Selwood's transition to the AFL drew commendation throughout the footballing community,[15] with Brisbane Lions coach Leigh Matthews noting how "from [his] first game ... he looked like he had played 200 of them",[16] while Geelong coach Mark Thompson labelled an 18-year old Selwood the best youngster to have come under his tutelage during his time at the club.[2][17] From the beginning, Selwood showed an ability to influence games: in just his fourth game, Selwood led his older and more experienced teammates with an "inspiring"[18] game of 25 disposals and nine tackles, earning him an AFL Rising Star Award nomination. Such was his performance that the coaching staff had a highlights package made to screen to the rest of the team during the match review later that week.[19] Selwood's impact on the game as a first year player prompted numerous comparisons to Chris Judd, who was lauded for his instant success as an 18-year old.[20]

At the conclusion of the home and away period, Selwood's regular contributions saw him receive several individual accolades. Polling 44 out of a possible 45 votes, he was awarded the inaugural Ron Evans Medal as the winner of the AFL Rising Star Award.[21] Selwood earned maximum votes from all but one of the judges, who nonetheless awarded him four out of a possible five.[22] Selwood was also awarded the prestigious AFLPA Best First Year Player Award, winning with over 70% of all votes from his peers,[23] to become only the fourth player to win both the major awards for first year players.[24]

There are very few that play like Joel Selwood plays and have such a dominant year ... to have that type of year, I think that's a bit of a rarity.
—Kevin Sheehan[25]

Having helped Geelong finish first on the ladder and win the McClelland Trophy, Selwood made his finals debut in the 2nd Qualifying Final against the Kangaroos at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).[26] In front of nearly 80,000 spectators, Selwood amassed 22 disposals, five marks, five clearances, six inside 50s, five tackles, and five score assists, helping Geelong to a club finals record 106 point victory.[27][28] Although Selwood struggled to contribute in the Preliminary Final against Collingwood two weeks later,[29] he returned to the MCG for the 2007 AFL Grand Final.[30] With 18 disposals, five marks, five clearances—the most of any Geelong player—seven inside 50s, four tackles, and an equal game-high four score assists,[31] Selwood helped the Cats to a record 119 point win in the Grand Final against Port Adelaide.[32] In winning his first premiership medallion, Selwood became the youngest premiership player in 10 years, at 19 years of age.[33] He also became the first player to win the AFL Rising Star Award and play in a premiership side within the same season,[14] making him one of the most accomplished first year players in league history to date.[25][34] Selwood's debut year achievements saw him become the highest-paid first year player in AFL history.[35]

Selwood finished the season ranked first among all first year players in several major statistical categories;[27] including total possessions (405), disposals per game (19.3), total kicks (216), total handpasses (189), total marks (109), total tackles (94)—the most by any first year player in AFL history[36]—and tackles per game (4.5). His 23 score assists during the season also saw him finish the year ranked within the top ten in the league.[27] Selwood added to his list of first year honours at season's end with the Geelong Football Club Best First Year Player Award, a top 20 placing in the Club Champion award,[37] and recognition among several media end-of-year sporting awards.[38]

2008

Joel Selwood watches the play during a 2008 game.

Selwood continued to establish himself as a key player in the Geelong midfield during the 2008 AFL season,[39] helping the Cats achieve a record-equalling 21-win season and secure the McClelland Trophy for the second successive year.[40] Selwood also claimed the third-longest all-time winning streak by an individual player in VFL/AFL history, having won 25 games in succession before a mid-season loss to Collingwood.[41] His standout season was rewarded when he was selected to play for Victoria in the AFL Hall of Fame Tribute Match All-Star event.[42] In gaining selection for the Victorian team, Selwood became the youngest player to represent "The Big V" in more than 12 years, at 19 years of age.[43] In addition, he was selected to the preliminary 2008 All-Australian squad, placed sixth for the Leigh Matthews Trophy as the AFLPA Most Valuable Player, and finished third in voting for the Robert Rose Award as the AFLPA Most Courageous Player.[44] Selwood also polled 19 votes in the Brownlow Medal to finish fifth overall and second among all Geelong players.[39] Geelong qualified for the finals series and progressed to the Grand Final for the second consecutive year, but were eventually defeated by Hawthorn. Selwood's performance, during which he gathered 29 disposals—including a team-high nine contested possessions—six marks, six tackles, and six inside 50s, was recognised as he finished fourth in Norm Smith Medal voting.[45]

Selwood's year, during which he averaged more than 25 disposals, 4 marks, and 4 tackles per game, was also rewarded with a top five finish in the Carji Greeves Medal.[46] He finished the season ranked within the top ten in the league for total possessions (613), disposals per game (25.5), and total handballs (327).[27] His total of 63 free kicks earned during the season was also the most recorded by a player in AFL history, breaking the previous record of 54 set by Luke Darcy five years earlier.[47]

With his rookie contract due to expire, concern mounted during the year over Geelong's ability to retain Selwood beyond the season.[48] With almost half of their premiership-winning team out of contract, Geelong could only offer contracts paying significantly less than other clubs.[48] However, Selwood signed a new two-year deal with the club, citing "club success and future opportunities" as his reason for accepting the reduced salary.[49]

Player profile

Selwood is primarily regarded as an inside midfielder, where he is noted for his consistent physical approach to contests, ability to find space out on the field, and aptitude for winning the football.[50] AFL Hall of Fame Legend Leigh Matthews has complimented Selwood as being "already the best wet-weather player in the game",[2] while teammates Joel Corey and Cameron Ling have also acknowledged his maturity and regard him as one of the most physical players in the game.[51][52] Two-time Most Courageous Player Award winner Jonathan Brown has also praised Selwood for his physical and courageous approach to winning the football, describing him as "one of the blokes (all players) within the AFL love watching".[39] Selwood has made note of his career effort to "work really hard on the basics",[53] and that despite his admission of "not (being) the fastest player, or most skillful"[53] his hard running ability, tackling and one percent plays are essential elements to his overall game.[53] His leadership ability has often been praised since his arrival at the club, leading to predictions of a future post as club captain.[51][52]

Selwood's all-around ability to contribute as an attacking inside or outside midfielder has been highlighted by his regular ranking among the top five at Geelong for total disposals, clearances, first possessions, contested possessions, uncontested possessions, tackles, inside 50s, and score assists during his first two seasons at the club.[54]

Although his kicking skills statistically carry an average efficiency of 76%,[55] his decision-making ability is often used to counteract his productivity with the football.[2] His lack of natural leg speed, however, is considered one of his more notable weaknesses.[56]

Personal life

Selwood is the third of four children born to Bryce and Maree Selwood. He has three brothers, all listed with AFL clubs; two older brothers, the twins Adam (playing with West Coast) and Troy (Brisbane) and a younger brother, Scott (West Coast). Selwood's mother, Maree, was awarded the 2005 AFLPA Mother of the Year Award for her contribution to football through each of her sons.[57] Selwood is also a descendant of the three Crapper brothers, each of whom played VFL football in the 1930s and are granduncles to Selwood's mother Maree.[58]

After winning the NAB-sponsored AFL Rising Star Award, Selwood has been involved in several promotions for the bank, in an ambassadorial role and appearing in several television advertisements.[59] Along with his parents and brothers, Joel is also an ambassador for the Seeing Eye Dogs Association (SEDA) Organisation. Together with his ambassadorial role, Joel and his family sponsor pups, one named 'Selwood' in their family's honour, being trained as a Seeing Eye Dogs. SEDA has said that the widespread nature of the family around Australia, a result of the AFL draft which has seen Adam and Scott move to Western Australia, Troy to Queensland, and Joel remain in Victoria, helps reflect their organisation's national coverage.[60] Selwood is also an ambassador and inaugural member of the Sandhurst Football Club past players club initiative. In addition to his public ambassadorial role for the club, he is a regular speaker at club functions.[61]

Selwood's early success on the field has led to several endorsement and promotional deals with companies including Asics and Smith's. These have seen Selwood participate in promotional appearances with rugby league player Greg Inglis and several television advertisements with AFL Hall of Famer Peter Daicos.[62] Selwood has also been featured in a special edition Monopoly AFL premiership gameboard, occupying Bow Street.[63]

A life-long supporter of the Cats growing up in Bendigo,[14][64] Selwood currently houses with a host family in Geelong, along with teammate Tom Hawkins.[65]

Statistics

Statistics are correct as of 29 September 2008 (2008 Grand Final)[27]
Season Team No. Games Disposals Kicks Handballs Marks Tackles Goals Behinds
2008 Geelong 14 24 25.5 11.9 13.6 4.3 4.0 0.2 0.3
2007 Geelong 14 21 19.3 10.3 9.0 5.2 4.5 0.3 0.4
Career Averages 22.6 11.1 11.5 4.7 4.2 0.2 0.3
Season Team No. Games Disposals Kicks Handballs Marks Tackles Goals Behinds
2008 Geelong 14 24 613 285 327 105 96 6 9
2007 Geelong 14 21 405 216 189 109 94 7 8
Career Totals 45 1018 501 516 215 190 13 17

Honours

See also

Footnotes

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Angus Monfries		 Captain of Australia
U/18 International Rules Series
2005		 Succeeded by
Chris Masten
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Awards
Preceded by
Danyle Pearce		 Ron Evans Medal
AFL Rising Star Award
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63 free kicks
Most Tackles Ever in a Season by a First-Year Player[3]
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NAME Selwood, Joel Anthony
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION Australian rules footballer
DATE OF BIRTH 26 May 1988
PLACE OF BIRTH Victoria, Australia
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH