On behalf of every Geelong supporter......THANKYOU Joel for the 110% you put into each and every game over your entire career!!!! Much love to you Joel 💜💚💙
mate you have carried us through 4 grandfinals, thats insane, we couldnt be happier that you're ending on a good note, well done mate, you've had an amazing career and sure you'll be missed but as long as you're happy with you're happy, we're happy
Can't duck the fact he is an immortal of the game.That last goal he kicked in the Grand Final epitomised everything that he represented; perfect poise under extreme pressure.What a leader! Well played Skipp!
There are not enough superlatives to describe him. He's a legend off and on the field, a beautiful, kind person. He's too humble to mention it, but I'm glad Chris did - the personal and financial sacrifices he has made, for the betterment of the club, to keep this group together, to achieve success... There are countless stories about him. He does so much off the field that people don't know or see. Enjoy what comes next legend 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
I started watching football because of you. I grew up wanting to play like you. You have been my inspiration not just in footy but as a person, Thankyou for everything Joel ❤️
Thanks, Selwood, for being at Geelong throughout ur career. You were an inspiration to many young children. Easily the best AFL captain to play the game.
People will be talking about Joel Selwood, the player, the captain, the amazing human, for many decades to come. Has not put a foot wrong on 15 years. Incredible person. Warrior.
Joel has been a great player for Geelong he has had a lot of success in his career, Joel has given over 110% in all games. He has done really well being captain and he has been a great fit for us cats. Let’s hope he gets a coaching position for the cats
The greatest captain of all time. I cried when he scored the goal and when he lifted the cup, and I know I m not the only one. What a magnificent career and even better man. Thank you captain heart and courage, enjoy your retirement.
Thank you to Geelong social media for the good audio and subtitles. You can barely hear the questions at AFL press conferences, and the broadcasters/uploaders don't bother fixing it. Thanks for the extra effort and quality. 👍🏼
What an absolute legend 4 premierships Premiership captain Runner up in Brownlow medal Longest serving captain Should have won a norm smith in the grand final but above all a champion bloke. Thank you legend
I wish there was an award the club could name after him. I'm glad Tommy Harley got the best clubman award named after him but that would've been perfect for Sel. I'm sure they'll find a fitting way to honor such a legend of the club, perhaps by keeping the #14 our of circulation for a while or even having every subsequent captain wear it. No matter what It was just a joy to watch his whole career.
Thankful we’ve had one of the best players to grace the game in the last sixteen years. All the best for the future Joel, brilliant player, brilliant bloke.
An unbelievable great captain, I always rued the decision by own club not to have drafted him. Have respected him from afar, though hated him beating my own team. Rest well Joel in retirement, a loss to the field but not the game. From a Blues member.
Not many from opposing teams liked this guy a great deal, because of dubious free kick technique. But GF day his actions and his character became obvious to all, before during and after the game. A true great of our sport. Much respect from a North supporter.
Too anchious to tackle him. All players play for free kicks, in the back falling forward, dropping the knees, driving their head into opponents mid section. The fact is, when you are always, in the thick of it, in and under, contested and gritty, and you are annoyingly good at what you do, you will be taken high all the time. Technique or not, no player has had their head nearly ripped off as often as Joel. I never use the word legend, as it's a gross overstatement, but in Joel's case it's utterly fitting.
First & only Geelong player to make the 4 Premiership club, playing solely for the Cats....That club now comprises 68 names, including Isaac Smith's.....Most finals ever @40...2nd in finals wins @22...1st in finals losses @18.
Joel you served the geelong footy club with pride and Honer be proud of your self as fans we have enjoyed watching you play we all sad but happy that you have gone out on a good note with one last premiership
Best captain in our history of the Geelong football club and the VFL and Afl never will be a captain better then him and such a warrior fingers crossed so he can get a coaching role
So much respect for these men in front of us. Particularly Joel. Absolute legend, of the game and in society, what he stands for, Caring, putting others first. Being selfless. Beautiful to see. A massive loss to the game, but have to be grateful for what Joel gave to the game, and to the Cats. If only what Joel is could be bottled. Joel you already have lived a life well lived, and earnt the bright, fun, happy future you have in front of you. Loving wife, first child on the way. All the very best to you, your family and the poor Cats who have to go on without you, but what a blessing having you behind them is going forward. Thank you for entertaining us Joel. Love from an ever hopeful Freo supporter in Bunbury 💜⚓🙏🏼🏆
Thank you Joel for the years you gave to our beloved footy club. Inspirational from start to the end. A statue outside GMHBA needs to be erected now. Thank you for the moments you gave and the leadership you show right throughout it all enjoy your retirement champ 🔵⚪🔵⚪ 🏆
" what we do in life , echoes in eternity ".... what a huge echo you have produced 👏... champion 🏆. I hope no one will ever wear the #14 ... cause no one can ever do it justice again.
I don't think I have ever felt so sad, yet so grateful in relation to footy. Joel, you are truly a leader and we thank you for everything you have given us; including another premiership.
No words. He has given so much, and still wants nothing for his own glory. A genuine all time legend of the game. I feel so lucky to have been able to watch his entire career. I'm sad, devastated really. But I am so happy for him too.
Thanks, Joel Selwood all the best you were a great person on and off the field, and if it wasn't for you we wouldn't be where we are today so thanks Joel.
Definitely had a cry watching this joel you are a inspiration to everyone your a hero an idol and a man that will always be forever cherished in the geelong club I wish you all the best and thank you for everything you do and have done
The best we've ever had in our club. We've been fortunate to have some legendary players of our great game play in the hoops, but no player has done so much both on and off the field for the club and community.
