Scott Selwood has announced he will step away from the AFL and focus on himself after a difficult year with the loss of older brothers Troy and Adam.

The 35-year-old spent the past six years as a Collingwood coach, playing a key role as an assistant to Craig McRae in the 2023 premiership year.

The Pies rallied around Scott in the pre-season following Troy’s death and again when Adam died three months later.

Scott, a West Coast club champion and ex-Geelong player, took time off and returned to the fold to complete the 2025 season but has now opted to look after himself with overseas travel and opportunities outside football.

“Twelve years in the system as a player and six as a coach has been some of the best years of my life,” Scott said in a club statement.

“It has been a personally

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