Adam Selwood contracted HiB meningitis in 1986 at two years of age and was lucky to make a full recovery. In January 2010, Adam contacted Meningitis Centre Australia and has joined us in the fight against meningitis.
After several seasons with the West Coast Eagles in defensive roles, Adam was allowed more freedom as a genuine midfielder in 2009 racking up a career-high 515 disposals in 21 games.
His career so far has been highlighted by a premiership win in 2006, a Rising Star Nominee in 2005 and representing Australia in the International Series in 2008.
Adam has also finished in the Top 3 for Fairest & Best voting at the Eagles in both 2007 and 2008.
Since debuting in 2003 the young veteran has displayed remarkable consistency. He retired from the West Coast Eagles team in 2013 but continues to play a leadership role with the club and the East Perth WAFL team.
Read his story as told by his mum Maree Selwood.
