Drafted from East Fremantle in 2021, young key forward Jack Williams was expected to spend the 2022 season at the WAFL Eagles as his body developed, however the availability crisis gripping West Coast in round two saw the raw youngster thrust into the team to face North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium. It was a steep learning curve and Williams spent the remainder of the year at the state league level, where he impressed with 15 goals from 17 games in a side that was regularly undermanned and outclassed. The 20-year-old talent overcame a significant setback following a ruptured spleen last pre-season and was called up to the senior squad in round 15, displaying his development and competitive instincts and playing all remaining games for the year.
At a Glance: Junior Club: Rossmoyne (WA). Debut: Round 2, 2022. Recruited from: East Fremantle (WA). Brownlow Votes: 0.
