John Williams (Australian footballer, born 1988)

John Williams
John Williams
Personal information
Full name	John Williams
Date of birth	8 October 1988 (age 35)
Original team(s)	Morningside
Draft	5th overall, 2007 Pre-Season draft
Height	188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight	83 kg (183 lb)
Position(s)	Utility
Playing career1
Years	Club
2007–2010	Essendon
	1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2010.
	Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Last updated December 27, 2023

John "Willy" Williams (born 8 October 1988) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Williams was educated at Brisbane Grammar School and then at the University of Queensland where he learned the game after joining the University of Queensland Australian Football Club. After successful seasons in the Under 18 and Senior sides at UQ he moved to the Morningside Australian Football Club for a season (which included an appearance in the Queensland Under 21 representative side) before being drafted to Essendon. Williams spent most of his time with Essendon playing for their VFL-affiliate, the Bendigo Bombers. He made his debut in the final game of the 2008 season. After playing one senior match in four seasons, Williams was delisted by Essendon at the end of 2010.^[1]

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References

↑ "Swans, Bombers announce changes". The Sydney Morning Herald. 15 October 2010. Retrieved 23 January 2012.

External links

John William's profile on essendonfc.com.au
John Williams's playing statistics from AFL Tables

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[1] "Swans, Bombers announce changes". The Sydney Morning Herald. 15 October 2010. Retrieved 23 January 2012.

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