Joel Selwood, a former Australian rules footballer, left an indelible mark on the Geelong Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). With a career spanning from 2007 to 2022, Selwood's leadership and courage on the field have solidified his legacy as one of the game's greats. Selwood's journey to AFL stardom began early, showcasing his talent as a standout junior track and field athlete and footballer. Despite a setback with a serious knee injury, he persevered and made his AFL debut in 2007. His impact was immediate, winning the AFL Rising Star Award and AFLPA Best First-Year Player Award. As captain of the Geelong Football Club from 2012 to 2022, Selwood led the team to numerous successes, including being a quadruple premiership player and a six-time All-Australian. His consistency and courage on the field earned him accolades such as the AFLPA Best Captain Award and the AFLPA Robert Rose Most Courageous Player Award. Selwood's ability to break tackles, earn free kicks, and excel in defensive play, with an average of about five tackles per game, set him apart as a formidable midfielder. His tenacity and skill were evident in his performance, with an average of over 24 disposals per game throughout his career. With a record as the longest-serving captain in the AFL, Selwood's dedication and passion for the game have left an enduring legacy in Australian football history. His impact on and off the field will be remembered for years to come.
Played In
21
-
140
25
84%
16
25
84%
-
-
Goals
7
0.3
204
67
10%
14
67
10%
359
2%
Behinds
3
0.1
283
43
7%
17
43
7%
252
1%
Assists
14
0.7
46
28
50%
6
27
52%
268
5%
Disposals
460
21.9
75
753
61%
6
613
75%
9358
5%
Kicks
238
11.3
116
444
54%
8
354
67%
5497
4%
Handballs
222
10.6
50
409
54%
3
297
75%
3861
6%
Marks
67
3.2
259
190
35%
20
184
36%
2441
3%
Tackles
91
4.3
47
171
53%
5
157
58%
1457
6%
Hitouts
0
-
-
833
-
-
418
0%
940
0%
Clearances
107
5.1
25
201
53%
1
107
100%
938
11%
Frees For
41
2
6
48
85%
1
41
100%
497
8%
Frees Against
32
1.5
21
60
53%
2
35
91%
492
7%
Behinds
Total
112
Avg
0.4
Assists
Total
206
Avg
0.8
Disposals
Total
6378
Avg
24.4
Kicks
Total
3266
Avg
12.5
Handballs
Total
3112
Avg
11.9
Kicks% - Handballs%
Total
51% - 49%
Tackles
Total
1363
Avg
5.2
Clearances
Total
1462
Avg
5.6
Frees For
Total
618
Avg
2.4
Frees Against
Total
359
Avg
1.4
Here is the comprehensive section on Total Statistics Against Opponents.
This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Joel Selwood' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played.
Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.
Here is the comprehensive section on Average Statistics Against Opponents.
This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Joel Selwood' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played.
Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.
Here you'll find a detailed player performance game log across various seasons, opponents, and rounds.
This section is designed with precision, allowing for sorting and deep dives into key statistics like Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against for each game.
This section is specifically designed to offer an in-depth look at player performances across various key metrics
such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.
Here, you will find meticulously compiled charts that not only highlight individual player statistics for each round of the AFL season
but also compare these figures against the round leaders and team leaders in each respective category.
This comprehensive analysis allows you to gauge the performance of Joel Selwood in the context of their team and the league as a whole.
