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Joel Selwood
Personal information
Full name Joel Anthony Selwood
Nickname(s) Boy Wonder[1]
Original team(s) Bendigo Pioneers
Draft 7th overall, 2006
Geelong
Height / weight 182 cm / 86 kg[2]
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current club Geelong
Number 14
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

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, 1.82 metres (6 ft 0 in) tall and weighing 86 kilograms (190 lb), Selwood is able to contribute inside or outside while on the ball.

A standout junior track and field athlete and footballer, 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 year of junior football, Selwood was selected with Geelong's first pick, and seventh overall, in the 2006 AFL Draft.

Selwood made his AFL debut in 2007, winning the AFLPA Best First Year Player Award, 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 the Victorian state team as the youngest player to feature in the all-star event, and was awarded the Michael Tuck Medal following Geelong's 2009 NAB Cup victory. Selwood currently holds the highest winning percentage record of any player in VFL/AFL history, helping the club reach successive AFL Grand Finals.

Off the field, he is an active ambassador for the Seeing Eye Dogs Australia organisation, the National Australia Bank, and Auskick.

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 identified as talented footballers at a young age.[4] As a two-year-old, Joel was forced to wear splints on his leg to help overcome a walking disability.[3]

Selwood displayed his talents as an athlete from an early age.[3] He was the state hurdling champion from under-10s through to the under-15s, and in one year held every running and jumping record at the Bendigo Sports Centre, except the 100 metres sprint.[3] Growing up with his older brothers, Joel was accustomed to playing with bigger teammates and opponents.[5] By the time he was eight years old, he had played his first competitive game of football, against children four years his senior, and had kicked 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 made him ineligible to enter 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 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] His achievements at the junior level were recognised early by the AFL Player's Association, 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 incurred 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 was the seventh overall draft pick 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, there was still concern surrounding the durability of his 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 positive comments throughout the footballing community,[15] with former Brisbane coach Leigh Matthews noting how "from [his] first game ... he looked like he had played 200 of them".[16] Geelong coach Mark Thompson labelled the 18-year old Selwood the best youngster to have come under his tutelage during his time at the club.[17][18] From the beginning, Selwood showed an ability to influence games, in just his fourth appearance he led his older and more experienced teammates with a game of 25 disposals and nine tackles. This achievement, described as inspiring,[19] earned him an AFL Rising Star Award nomination. Coaching staff had a highlights package made of this performance, to screen to the rest of the team during the match review later that week.[20] Selwood's impact on the game as a first year player prompted numerous comparisons to Chris Judd, who a few years earlier had been lauded for his instant success as an 18-year old.[1]

At the conclusion of the home and away period, Selwood's regular contributions resulted in 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 the maximum five votes from eight of the nine judges, the other awarding him four out of five.[22] Selwood was also awarded the prestigious AFLPA Best First Year Player Award, winning over 70% of all votes from his peers. He became only the fourth player to win both the major awards for first year players.[23]

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[24]

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 (now North Melbourne) at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).[25] 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.[26][27] Although Selwood struggled to contribute in the Preliminary Final against Collingwood two weeks later,[28] he returned to form for the 2007 AFL Grand Final at the MCG against Port Adelaide.[29] 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,[30] Selwood helped the Cats to a record 119 point win.[31] At 19 years of age, Selwood became the youngest premiership medallion winner in 10 years.[32] He was also the first 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.[24][33] Selwood's debut year achievements resulted in him becoming AFL's highest-paid first year player.[34]

Selwood finished the season ranked first among all first year players in several major statistical categories;[26] total possessions (405), disposals per game (19.3), kicks (216), handpasses (189), marks (109), tackles (94)—the most ever by any first year AFL player—[35]and tackles per game (4.5). His 23 score assists during the season also ranked him within the top ten in the league.[26] Selwood added to his list of first year honours at season's end with the Geelong Football Club Best First Year Player Award, along with a top 20 placing in the Club Champion award,[36] He also received several media end-of-year sporting awards.[37]

2008: "Boy wonder"

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,[38] helping the Cats achieve a record-equalling 21-win season and secure the McClelland Trophy for the second successive year.[39] Selwood also claimed the third-longest all-time winning streak by an individual player in VFL/AFL history; 25  successive wins before a mid-season loss to Collingwood.[40] His standout season was rewarded when he was selected to play for Victoria in the AFL Hall of Fame Tribute Match All-Star event.[41] In gaining selection for the Victorian team, Selwood, at 19 years of age, became the youngest player to represent "The Big V" in more than 12 years.[42] He was also selected for the preliminary 2008 All-Australian squad, placed sixth for the Leigh Matthews Trophy as the AFLPA Most Valuable Player, and finished third in the votes for the Robert Rose Award as the AFLPA Most Courageous Player.[43] Selwood also polled 19 votes in the Brownlow Medal, awarded to the "best and fairest" player in the AFL, finishing fifth overall, and second among his teammates.[38] Geelong qualified for the finals series and progressed to the Grand Final for the second consecutive year, but were defeated by Hawthorn. Selwood's performance in the final, during which he gathered 29 disposals—including a team-high nine contested possessions—six marks, six tackles, and six inside 50s, were recognised as he finished fourth in Norm Smith Medal voting for best afield in the Grand Final.[44]

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 (Geelong's Best and Fairest).[45] He finished the season ranked within the top ten in the league for possessions (613), disposals per game (25.5), and handballs (327).[26] His total of 63 free kicks earned during the season was also the highest ever recorded by an AFL player, breaking the previous record of 54 set by Luke Darcy five years earlier.[46]

With his rookie contract due to expire, concern mounted during the year over Geelong's ability to retain Selwood beyond the season.[47] With almost half of their premiership-winning team out of contract, Geelong could only offer contracts paying significantly less than other clubs.[47] 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.[48]

2009

Before the 2009 AFL season, Selwood was appointed to the club's seven-man leadership group at just 20 years of age.[49] After the disappointing grand final loss ending Geelong's previous season, Selwood and his team-mates began their 2009 campaign by capturing the pre-season NAB Cup for the second time in four years.[50] Selwood's 33 disposals, 11 clearances, and 2 goals earned him the Michael Tuck Medal as the player adjudged best afield in this final.[50] During the season, Selwood made his 50th senior appearance and set a new VFL/AFL record in the process. His involvement in 46 wins within his first 50 senior games—a winning percentage of 92 per cent—saw him claim the highest winning percentage record of any VFL/AFL player to date.[51] In addition, Selwood's 50th appearance coincided with the club's own record-setting effort for the most successful 50 game stretch in VFL/AFL history. Geelong had won 47 out of 50 games—Selwood had been involved in 46—eclipsing Essendon's return of 46 wins and 4 losses during their dominant stretch during the 1999-2001 seasons.[52]

Player profile

He's the type of player I look at from afar and say, 'I'd love to be in the trenches with him'. I love how hard he is at the footy, how humble he is ... He can play inside or outside and can use the footy ... He's going to go down as one of the greats of the last 10 years. With (James) Hird, (Mark) Ricciuto, (Nathan) Buckley and those sort of guys ... (He's in the) same mould as (Michael) Voss

Brett Kirk[53]

Selwood is primarily regarded as an inside midfielder, and is noted for his physical approach, his ability to find space on the ground, and for winning the ball.[54] Leigh Matthews has complimented Selwood as "already the best wet-weather player in the game",[17] while teammates Joel Corey and Cameron Ling have also acknowledged his maturity. They regard him as one of the most physical players in the game.[55][56] 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".[38]

Selwood has stated his career intention to "work really hard on the basics".[57] Despite admitting "not (being) the fastest player, or most skillful",[57] his hard running, tackling and one percent plays are important elements to his overall game.[57] Since his arrival at the club his leadership ability has often been praised, leading to predictions of a future post as club captain.[55][56]

During his first two seasons at Geelong, 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 the club for total disposals, clearances, first possessions, contested possessions, uncontested possessions, tackles, inside 50s, and score assists.[58] Throughout his career, Selwood has carried an average disposal efficiency of 75%.[59] Footballing experts have praised his decision-making ability when considering his overall productivity with the football.[17][24][60] However, his lack of natural leg speed is considered one of his more notable weaknesses.[61]

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, twins Adam (playing with West Coast) and Troy (Brisbane) and a younger brother, Scott (West Coast). Selwood's mother, Maree, was awarded the 2005 AFL Players Association Mother of the Year Award for her contribution to football through each of her sons.[62] Selwood is also a descendant of the three Crapper brothers, granduncles to Maree, each of whom played VFL football in the 1930s.[63]

Since winning the National Australia Bank-sponsored AFL Rising Star Award, Selwood has been involved in several promotions for the bank, in an ambassadorial role and in several television advertisement appearances.[64] He is also an ambassador for the AFL's junior development program, Auskick, annually acting as a mentor for the junior player deemed 'Auskicker of the Year'.[65] Along with his parents and brothers, Selwood works on behalf of the Seeing Eye Dogs Association (SEDA) Organisation. Selwood and his family sponsor pups who are being trained as a Seeing Eye Dogs—one has been named "Selwood" in the family's honour. SEDA has said that the family's widespread dispersal around Australia, with Adam and Scott in Western Australia, Troy in Queensland, and Joel remaining in Victoria, has helped to publicise the organisation's nationwide activity.[66] Selwood is also an inaugural member of the Sandhurst Football Club's past players initiative. In addition to his public role for the club, he is a regular speaker at club functions.[67]

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.[68] Selwood also features in a special edition Monopoly AFL premiership gameboard, occupying Bow Street.[69]

Selwood has been a life-long supporter of the Geelong Football Club,[14][70] and cites the clubs own Hall of Fame member Gary Ablett as a childhood idol, along with Sydney premiership captains Paul Kelly and Brett Kirk.[53] He currently resides in Geelong West, where he lives with a pair of childhood friends[71] Prior to the 2009 AFL premiership season, Selwood was elected to the AFL Players Association committee as the Geelong alternate delegate representative.[72]

Statistics

Statistics are correct as of 5 July 2009 (Round 14, 2009)[26]
Season Team No. Games Disposals Kicks Handballs Marks Tackles Goals Behinds
2009 Geelong 14 14 28.5 12.1 16.4 3.8 4.3 0.3 0.3
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 24.0 11.4 12.6 4.5 4.2 0.3 0.3
Season Team No. Games Disposals Kicks Handballs Marks Tackles Goals Behinds
2009 Geelong 14 14 400 170 230 53 61 5 5
2008 Geelong 14 24 613 285 328 105 96 6 9
2007 Geelong 14 21 405 216 189 109 94 7 8
Career Totals 59 1418 671 747 267 251 18 22

Honours and achievements

Brownlow Medal votes
Season Votes
2007 2
2008 19
Total 21

Team

  • AFL Premiership (Geelong): 2007
  • AFL McClelland Trophy (Geelong): 2007, 2008
  • AFL NAB Cup (Geelong): 2009

Individual

  • Michael Tuck Medal: 2009
  • AFL Rising Star Award: 2007
  • AFLPA Best First Year Player: 2007
  • Geelong F.C. Best First Year Player: 2007
  • Fox Sports Best First Year AFL Player: 2007
  • TEN Victorian Sports Star of the Year Award: 2007
  • Victorian Team representative honours in AFL Hall of Fame Tribute Match: 2008

Other achievements

  • Youngest premiership player since 1993 (19 years, 126 days)[73]
  • Only player in VFL/AFL history to win the AFL Rising Star Award and play in an AFL premiership within the same year[32]
  • First Geelong player to win the AFL Rising Star Award[74]
  • Most free kicks ever received in a single season by a player (63 free kicks)[75]
  • Most tackles ever in a season by a first year player (92 tackles)[35]
  • Third-longest all-time streak for most consecutive victories by an AFL player (25 wins)[40]
  • Highest winning percentage record of any player in VFL/AFL history (93 per cent) [51]

See also

Footnotes

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Sporting positions
Preceded by Captain of Australia
U/18 International Rules Series
2005 		Succeeded by
Awards
Preceded by Michael Tuck Medal
2009 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Ron Evans Medal
AFL Rising Star Award
2007 		Succeeded by
Preceded by AFLPA Best First Year Player Award
2007 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Geelong FC Best First Year Player Award
2007 		Succeeded by
Records
AFL premiership / Rising Star Award Double
Only player to win AFL Rising Star Award and play in an AFL premiership in the same year
Most Free Kicks Ever Received in a Single Season by a Player
63 free kicks
Most Tackles Ever in a Season by a First-Year Player
92 tackles
Highest Winning Percentage by a VFL / AFL Player
93 per cent

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