Jack Williams is one of a number of key position players suddenly thrust into senior positions at West Coast as old stagers from the last flag run are traded, get injured and/or retire. Last week's game against the Magpies looked like being a breakout for him, starting out of the goalsquare at full forward in place of Oscar Allen. However, he could only manage to kick 1.3 from numerous opportunities, mostly in the first half. That Allen LTI will mean he's got the spot in the side to work on his craft for the rest of 2025, and while he can find it, he'll need to find better radar on the set shot.
Jack Williams is one of a number of key position players suddenly thrust into senior positions at West Coast as old stagers from the last flag run are traded, get injured and/or retire. Last week's game against the Magpies looked like being a breakout for him, starting out of the goalsquare at full forward in place of Oscar Allen. However, he could only manage to kick 1.3 from numerous opportunities, mostly in the first half. That Allen LTI will mean he's got the spot in the side to work on his craft for the rest of 2025, and while he can find it, he'll need to find better radar on the set shot.
Jack Williams has been mentioned more than a few times as having shown visible signs of improvement over the course of the first third of a season, and indeed we have seen some glimpses of what he will be able to deliver when he grows into his full powers as a forward/ruck. Some fantasy coaches might have enjoyed his steady progress as a slow-burn cash cow on their ruck bench, but the question arises as the bye period approaches: is it time to take the profit and sell out? Williams is the sort of player who might come in handy later on, so if you can help it, try to hold off.
