Clancy Snell
Collingwood
2026 AFL Draft
Power Rankings- Power Ranking
- No. 25
- Position
- Key Defender
- Height
- 197 cm
- Age at draft
- 18y 2m
- Plays for
- Gippsland Power
- Invited to
- National combine
- Draft night
- 19 November
| 2026 averages | GM | KI | HB | DI | CP | MA | TA | CL | I50 | R50 | IT | SI | GL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talent League | 15 | 8.2 | 5.7 | 13.9 | - | 5.8 | 0.8 | - | 0.4 | 3.5 | - | - | 0.1 |
| Championships | 4 | 9.0 | 4.0 | 13.0 | 5.0 | 7.0 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 0.0 |
Bio
Clancy Snell is a commanding key defender who established himself as one of the best talls in the 2026 draft crop. A cousin of the footballing Duursma family, he progressed from Mirboo North to star for the Gippsland Power, playing a pivotal role in their run to the Talent League Grand Final. Snell also represented Victoria Country at the National Championships and earned a VFL debut for Collingwood in August, impressing recruiters with his composure against senior bodies.
Standing at 197cm, Snell is an athletic and intercepting defender who reads the flight of the ball exceptionally well in the air. He is known for being a wall across the defensive line, shutting down direct opponents while peeling off to pluck marks at will. Scouts praise his penetrating kicking skills and precise rebound out of defence. While he is calm under pressure and possesses strong defensive instincts, observers note he will need time to add size to his frame in an AFL environment. Widely rated as a top-30 prospect and potentially the premier key defender of his class, Snell secured a national draft combine invite to cap off an outstanding season.
VFL career
2 games0 goals
- Debut
- R20 2026 v ESS8 Aug 2026
- Most recent
- R21 2026 v PME15 Aug 2026
Stats
Bio
Clancy Snell is a commanding key defender who established himself as one of the best talls in the 2026 draft crop. A cousin of the footballing Duursma family, he progressed from Mirboo North to star for the Gippsland Power, playing a pivotal role in their run to the Talent League Grand Final. Snell also represented Victoria Country at the National Championships and earned a VFL debut for Collingwood in August, impressing recruiters with his composure against senior bodies.
Standing at 197cm, Snell is an athletic and intercepting defender who reads the flight of the ball exceptionally well in the air. He is known for being a wall across the defensive line, shutting down direct opponents while peeling off to pluck marks at will. Scouts praise his penetrating kicking skills and precise rebound out of defence. While he is calm under pressure and possesses strong defensive instincts, observers note he will need time to add size to his frame in an AFL environment. Widely rated as a top-30 prospect and potentially the premier key defender of his class, Snell secured a national draft combine invite to cap off an outstanding season.
Profile
- Born
- 21 Aug 2008 (age 18y 48d)
- Height
- 197 cm
Teams
Bio
1 revisionClancy Snell is a commanding key defender who established himself as one of the best talls in the 2026 draft crop. A cousin of the footballing Duursma family, he progressed from Mirboo North to star for the Gippsland Power, playing a pivotal role in their run to the Talent League Grand Final. Snell also represented Victoria Country at the National Championships and earned a VFL debut for Collingwood in August, impressing recruiters with his composure against senior bodies.
Standing at 197cm, Snell is an athletic and intercepting defender who reads the flight of the ball exceptionally well in the air. He is known for being a wall across the defensive line, shutting down direct opponents while peeling off to pluck marks at will. Scouts praise his penetrating kicking skills and precise rebound out of defence. While he is calm under pressure and possesses strong defensive instincts, observers note he will need time to add size to his frame in an AFL environment. Widely rated as a top-30 prospect and potentially the premier key defender of his class, Snell secured a national draft combine invite to cap off an outstanding season.