Jack Williams (footballer, born 2003)
| Jack Williams | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Jack Williams | ||
| Date of birth | 1 December 2003 | ||
| Original team(s) | East Fremantle Football Club | ||
| Draft | No. 57, 2021 national draft | ||
| Height | 198 cm (6 ft 6 in) | ||
| Weight | 99 kg (15 st 8 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward / Ruck | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | West Coast | ||
| Number | 34 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2022– | West Coast | 34 (28) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 7, 2025. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Jack Williams (born 1 December 2003) is an Australian rules footballer playing for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Early life
[edit]Originally from Victoria, Williams moved to Perth at an early age. He played his junior football at the Rossmoyne Junior Football Club, and later for East Fremantle in the West Australian Football League (WAFL). He represented Western Australia at under-19s level, and was a part of the AFL Academy program. In his final year of junior football with East Fremantle Colts, he kicked 40 goals in 15 games, showcasing his potential as a versatile tall forward and ruckman.[1][2][3]
AFL career
[edit]Williams was drafted by the West Coast Eagles with pick 57 in the 2021 AFL draft.[4]
He made his AFL debut in round 2 of the 2022 AFL season against North Melbourne.[5]
In round six of the 2025 AFL season, Williams kicked an equal career-high three goals, and collected 15 disposals against Essendon at Optus Stadium. He was named as one of the Eagles best players during the game by the AFL match report.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Schmook, Nathan (21 November 2021). "Jack out of the box: Why athletic WA tall is open to a move east". afl.com.
- ^ "WA under-19s squad members Jye Amiss, Jacob van Rooyen, Jack Williams, Kaden Harbour among most accurate WAFL colts goal-kickers". The West Australian. 25 Aug 2021.
- ^ AAP (5 August 2024). "'We don't worry about that': Players unfazed as candidates reject Eagles". afl.com.
- ^ Somerford, Ben (4 May 2022). "How the Eagles fell, and the kids who might lift them back up". afl.com.
- ^ "West Coast debutant Jack Williams back to where it all began at Marvel Stadium". The West Australian.
- ^ Schmook, Nathan (18 April 2025). "Dons fight back then survive late scare against Eagles". afl.com.
External links
[edit]- Jack Williams's profile on the official website of the West Coast Eagles
- Jack Williams's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Jack Williams at AustralianFootball.com
- Jack Williams's WAFL playing statistics at WAFLFootyFacts.net
