Collingwood Coach McRae Breaks Down After Adam Selwood Death

Collingwood coach Craig McRae made the difficult decision to shield his players from the news of Adam Selwood's tragic death before their game against Adelaide, revealing the choice was made out of respect and uncertainty about how to handle the situation. Adam Selwood, a former West Coast player and part of a well-known AFL family, died just three months after his twin brother Troy's passing, leaving the AFL community in deep mourning. Assistant coach Scott Selwood, Adam's younger brother, was granted leave and was not present at the match. McRae expressed his emotional struggle publicly, breaking down in a post-match interview and press conference, emphasizing the sadness felt by the club and extending his condolences to the Selwood family. Collingwood went on to secure a 10-point victory over Adelaide, maintaining a strong season record despite the emotional weight. McRae acknowledged the challenge of navigating such tragedy within the team and the importance of supporting each other through difficult times.