Selwood was recruited from the Bendigo Pioneers in the TAC Cup with West Coast's fourth pick (number 22 overall) in the 2007 AFL draft.

He continued his outstanding form throughout the 2012 season, playing predominantly as a tagger and midfielder depending on the opposition.

He capped off a stellar season by winning the John Worsfold Medal, ahead of teammates Dean Cox and Shannon Hurn.

[2] On 12 October 2015, Selwood left West Coast and joined his brother Joel at Geelong as a restricted free agent.

[6] In June 2007, the Selwood brothers and their parents were named AFL celebrity ambassadors for Seeing Eye Dogs Australia.