INTERVIEW: Will Snelling - 07 October 2026
Summary
Will Snelling discusses his retirement from Australian rules football after a distinguished career spanning West Adelaide, Port Adelaide, Essendon, and Sturt. He reflects on winning back-to-back flags, earning the McGarry Medal, and balancing his AFL stint with his medical studies in the Riverland. Snelling shares insights on his transition to Sturt, the importance of work-life balance under coach Marty, and his future plans to complete his doctorate while potentially playing local footy.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Will Snelling's career highlights and retirement
Balancing medicine studies with football in the Riverland
Reflecting on his 2015 debut and 2025 premiership win
AFL journey: Port Adelaide and Essendon experiences
Choosing Sturt over West Adelaide for enjoyment
2024 awards and the 2025 near-undefeated season
Praise for coach Marty and work-life balance
Future plans: medical placements and casual local footy
Closing remarks and pilot license joke
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