As the supposed next Kade Simpson, Tom Williamson will have plenty to offer when he can overcome debilitating back injury. A long-awaited return was short-lived, re-aggravating his back following the round 8 clash with Collingwood. We have to rewind to his debut season of 2017 to find a clear patch of ongoing form. Williamson is on an extensive rehabilitation program, with the Blues taking a cautious approach to ensure the best long-term outcome. We don't know when, or even if Williamson will be able to put his injury saga behind him, and until facts prove otherwise, he's a perfect candidate for the free agent pool.
Willo needs some spine
As the supposed next Kade Simpson, Tom Williamson will have plenty to offer when he can overcome debilitating back injury. A long-awaited return was short-lived, re-aggravating his back following the round 8 clash with Collingwood. We have to rewind to his debut season of 2017 to find a clear patch of ongoing form. Williamson is on an extensive rehabilitation program, with the Blues taking a cautious approach to ensure the best long-term outcome. We don't know when, or even if Williamson will be able to put his injury saga behind him, and until facts prove otherwise, he's a perfect candidate for the free agent pool.
Williamson sings the blues
A stress reaction in the back of Tom Williamson put him out for the entirety of last season, save for three very quiet VFL appearances that ended with a knock that brought on spasms. His 2017 form line, while long, was not building up to anything special. The Blues seemed to commit to Williamson in the previous season with selection, and he will have to come from a long way back to win that spot back. His trailing average suggests he will be left to fantasy free agent pools.
Staccato beat for Tom
Coming into a Carlton back line suddenly missing Zach Tuohy, Tom Williamson played 15 games in his first season learning the system, with none at VFL level. He didn't manage to break 18 disposals in a game, and failed to reach 10 in four of them. Despite plaudits for his poise, a disposal efficiency of 72.5% was low for a half back flank. Williamson was a project played out at senior level, which is an indication of how highly the club rates him. His body shape suggests he is a prime candidate for second-year syndrome, as he needs to add a lot more muscle to match up to established forwards. He is starting far enough back in terms of fantasy averages that only Blue homers would burn a late pick on him.
