Former AFL player Scott Selwood has made the move to the NRL after agreeing to become the Melbourne Storm’s leadership coach.
It’s nothing new for the Selwood family after his brother, Joel, held the same role at the club in 2023.
Scott played 169 AFL games during stints with the Eagles and Cats before he became an assistant coach at Collingwood.
He was with the Magpies in 2023 when they won the premiership and played a key role by overseeing their midfield program.
“It’s a huge honour to join Melbourne Storm as leadership coach,” Selwood said.
“Through conversations with my brother Joel and having met Frank (Storm director of football Frank Ponissi) and Craig (coach Craig Bellamy) a few times, I’ve been really impressed by the club, its culture and the sustained success it has achieved over a long period.
“Having the opportunity to work with the leadership and coaching groups over the next 12 months is something that really excites me. The club has some outstanding leaders and I’m looking forward to meeting them over the next few months.”
Selwood will work with the club’s current and emerging leaders during what will be an important part of the club’s history with Bellamy expected to retire at the end of 2027.
He will replace Todd Lowrie who has been named head coach of Melbourne’s NSW Cup side.
“We’ve been aware of Scott’s impressive leadership qualities for some time, particularly through our relationship with Joel, as well as our close connections with Collingwood and Geelong,” Ponissi said.
“Throughout his playing career and more recently as an AFL coach, Scott has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities, and we know he’ll bring valuable experience and a fresh perspective to our club heading into an important season.”
Originally published as Former AFL player Scott Selwood joins Melbourne Storm as new leadership coach