Scott Selwood

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Scott Selwood born?March 27, 1990
2. What was Scott Selwood's job?Played professionally for the West Coast Eagles and Geelong Football Club
3. What is Scott Selwood known for?Recipient of the John Worsfold Medal in 2012
4. What is the captaincy experience?Served as an acting captain for the West Coast Eagles in 2014
5. What is the notable collaboration?Played alongside his brother, Joel Selwood, for four seasons at Geelong
6. What teams did Scott Selwood play for in the AFL?Scott Selwood played for the West Coast Eagles and later for the Geelong Football Club.

Australian Football League (AFL): The premier professional Australian Rules Football competition, representing the highest level of play in the sport.
John Worsfold Medal: An annual award recognizing the West Coast Eagles' best and fairest player, signifying outstanding individual performance and sportsmanship.
Free Agency: A contractual status allowing players whose contracts have expired to negotiate and sign with any club without a transfer fee.
Acting Captain: A player designated to fulfill the captain's duties, often temporarily, due to the primary captain's absence or departure.