Footy legend Jonathan Brown has recalled Troy Selwood's 'struggles' in life following his tragic death aged just 40. Brown, 43, spoke to Jase and Lauren on NOVA FM on Wednesday morning - and confirmed his great mate was battling some personal problems. 'It is sad, I know Troy had some struggles,' Brown, a three-time premiership winner with the Brisbane Lions said. 'We were great mates.....he was a wonderful human with a wonderful soul.

'Everyone loved Troy, we had some great times together.'. Media identity Brown went onto reveal Selwood's cheeky nature - and how he got his nickname 'Bunno.'. Footy legend Jonathan Brown has recalled Troy Selwood's 'struggles' in life following his tragic death on Tuesday aged just 40. Brown, 43, spoke to Jase and Lauren on NOVA FM on Wednesday morning - and confirmed his great mate (pictured, playing for Geelong in the VFL) was battling some personal problems.

Troy Selwood (pictured, second from right) is part of the famous AFL football family which includes Geelong champion Joel and West Coast Eagles player Adam and Geelong player Scott. 'Troy nearly got kicked out of our wedding after he was part of creating a slip and slide with Crown Lager bottles,' Brown said. 'The [wedding venue] operators weren't too happy...and in terms of his nickname, it is pretty simple.

'With his surname Selwood.....who sells wood? Bunnings. So we called him Bunno.'. Geelong great Jimmy Bartel told listeners on 3AW Selwood's death 'hit close to home.'. 'I spent a lot of time with Troy at the Geelong Football Club,' he said. 'He was part of the famous Selwood family with Joel, who I spent 15 years of my playing career playing with the great Joel Selwood. 'One of the most beautiful families and a beautiful person.'.

Fellow AFL legend Brendan Fevola paid tribute to the 'best house mate he ever had' in an Instagram post - and Brown's wife Kylie also offered her condolences. Former Brisbane player Ash McGrath posted on Instagram: 'Heartbreaking, Devastated. This one hits hard. Rest easy my brother Bunno.'. AFL legend Brendan Fevola paid tribute to his close friend in an Instagram post on Monday. Jonathan Brown's wife Kylie also offered her condolences on Instagram (pictured).

Craig Lambert, who worked in Brisbane's player welfare department during Selwood's playing stint at the club, said Selwood's passing was 'absolutely devastating news'. Selwood's body was found at a Geelong home on Tuesday morning after the 40-year-old battled mental health issues in recent years. He is part of the famous AFL football family which includes Geelong champion Joel, plus West Coast Eagles player Adam and Geelong player Scott.

Selwood, the number 19 pick in the 2002 national draft, played 75 games between 2003-2010 with Brisbane before returning to Geelong, where he captained the Cats to a VFL premiership in 2012. Excelling in talent identification, Selwood worked at Geelong between 2011 and 2021 before a brief stint at Collingwood. Next was a move to Geelong Grammar, where he mentored Richmond young gun Sam Lalor. Selwood had two children – Tom and Sadie – with partner Sarah, but it is believed the pair had split.