Vale Mervyn Snelson

Former Preston winger passes away in Bendigo, aged 93.

The Preston Football Club is saddened to learn of the passing of former VFA player Mervyn 'Nugget' Snelson.

Born on 29 June 1932, Mervyn was a left-footer who played for the club in the 1950s.

Newspaper articles from the 1953 pre-season noted Mervyn as a promising winger. That same year, he was awarded "Popular Player" for the club's seconds (reserves) team and is understood to have finished high in the seconds best-and-fairest count. His family says he loved his time at Cramer Street.

The Snelson family shared this image of the trophy he was awarded, which reads: "P.F.C. 2nd. XVII Popular Player 1953 – M. Snelson".

Outside of football, Mervyn was a wicket-keeper (cap number 33) at Keon Park Cricket Club, making his debut there during the 1966-67 summer.

He passed away in Bendigo on 1 November, aged 93. Preston sends its condolences to Mervyn's family and friends.

The funeral service for Mervyn will be held at 1pm tomorrow (Monday 10 November) at William Farmer Funerals, located at 12 Victoria St, Eaglehawk. For those aiming to attend in-person, the dress theme is "blue". For a livestream (no password required), visit williamfarmer.com.au or click here.