Scott Selwood will play with Geelong in 2016 after West Coast decided not to match the Cats' offer for the restricted free agent. 

The 25-year-old will now join his brother, Joel, at the Cats following 135 games and a best and fairest win at the Eagles.

West Coast football manager Craig Vozzo told NAB AFL Trade Radio on Monday that the club had opted to not stand in the way of Selwood.

"I can confirm that we won't be matching and we wish Scott all the very best with his pursuits at Geelong," Vozzo said.

"Scott has been a terrific servant of our footy club and we were really keen to retain him, but we understand the reasons for his decision.

"And while we're very disappointed, we wish him all the best with his future endeavours down at Geelong."

West Coast will now receive a draft pick as compensation for losing one of its vice-captains, given it did not match the Cats' contract offer.

Vozzo said an end-of-first round compensation selection would satisfy the Eagles.

"Our strong view is that Scott should be worth a pick after our first-round pick (currently No.17), which is at the back of that first round," he said.

Selwood was selected with pick 22 in the 2007 national draft.