Axed Essendon new deal revealed

“His ability to win the ball in midfield, advance and score goals will be a huge asset to the club.
” “In addition, he is an impressive young man who will add value to the entire playing group.
” , will provide great performance” leadership.
” .
” The 26-year-old is Sturt’s first signing of the off-season and will join fellow former Bomber Alastair Lord (Norwood) in the SANFL after being delisted by Essendon.
The Double Blues finished second in the league with 14 wins and four losses at the end of the 2023 home and away season, losing to Glenelg in the grand final.

Delistedforward Will Snelling has returned to the SANFL for the 2024 season, signing with Sturt following his Bombers exit.

A Goodwood Saints junior, the 26-year-old was not offered a new deal by the Dons for next year after a 15-game season under Brad Scott.

Snelling played in 64 matches in the red and black across five years after earning a second chance via the 2019 Mid-Season Draft.

After first joining the league ahead of the 2016 season with Port Adelaide, Snelling would make one appearance for the Power before leaving the club at the end of the 2018 season.

A member of West Adelaide’s 2015 premiership side, Snelling has returned to the SANFL with Sturt for the coming season.

“We’re very excited to have Will onboard at Sturt,” Double Blues football boss Chris Trapp said in a club post.