Jack Williams (rugby league)

Jack Williams (born 9 September 1996) is an Australian rugby league footballer who plays as a lock and second-row forward for the Parramatta Eels in the National Rugby League.

Jack Williams
Personal information
Born (1996-09-09) 9 September 1996 (age 28)
Pambula, New South Wales, Australia
Height184 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight98 kg (15 st 6 lb)
Playing information
PositionLock, Second-row, Prop
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2018–24 Cronulla Sharks 124 11 0 0 44
2025– Parramatta Eels 0 0 0 0 0
Total 124 11 0 0 44
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2017 NSW Residents 1 0 0 0 0
Source: [1]
As of 28 September 2024

Background

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Williams was born in Pambula, New South Wales, Australia.

He played his junior rugby league for the Cooma Colts.[2]

Career

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2018

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In round 10 of the 2018 NRL season, Williams made his NRL debut for Cronulla, scoring a try in their 24–16 win over the Canberra Raiders.[3]

2019

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Williams made a total of 24 appearances for Cronulla in the 2019 NRL season as the club finished 7th on the table and qualified for the finals. Williams played from the bench in the club's elimination final defeat against Manly at Brookvale Oval.[4]

2020

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Williams played 17 games for Cronulla in the 2020 NRL season as the club finished 8th and qualified for the finals. He played in Cronulla's elimination final loss against Canberra.[5]

2021

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Williams played every match for Cronulla in the 2021 NRL season which saw the club narrowly miss the finals by finishing 9th on the table.[6]

2022

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Williams was limited to only six appearances for Cronulla in the 2022 NRL season as the club finished second on the table and qualified for the finals. Williams did not feature in Cronulla's finals campaign which saw them eliminated in the second week by South Sydney.[7]

2023

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Williams played a total of 24 games for Cronulla in the 2023 NRL season as Cronulla finished sixth on the table. Williams played in the clubs 13-12 upset loss against the Sydney Roosters which ended their season.[8]

2024

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Williams played 25 games for Cronulla in the 2024 NRL season as the club finished 4th on the table and qualified for the finals. Williams played in all three of the clubs finals matches including their preliminary final loss to Penrith.[9] On 1 October it was announced that Williams had signed a three year deal to join the Parramatta Eels until 2027.[10]

Statistics

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*denotes season competing[1]
Season Team Matches T G GK % F/G Pts
2018   Cronulla-Sutherland 4 1 0 0 4
2019 24 2 0 0 8
2020 17 2 0 0 8
2021 24 2 0 0 8
2022 6 0 0 0 0
2023 24 2 0 0 8
2024 25 2 8
2025   Parramatta Eels
Career totals 124 11 0 0 44

References

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  1. ^ a b Rugby League Project
  2. ^ "Williams reflects on path to 100 NRL games". Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. 7 March 2024. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Round 10 NRL teams:Every team named". Fox Sports. 8 May 2018. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
  4. ^ "Under-strength Sea Eagles send Sharks packing". NRL. 14 September 2019.
  5. ^ "Wighton, Williams spark Raiders comeback as Sharks finals hopes ended". www.foxsports.com.au. 3 October 2020.
  6. ^ "Papenhuyzen back to best as Storm secure minor premiership". www.nrl.com. 3 September 2021.
  7. ^ "Young gun who can solve Sharks' big problem; masterstroke that can't be overlooked: Brutal Review". www.foxsports.com.au. 19 September 2022.
  8. ^ "Sydney Roosters score 'wild' 13-12 NRL elimination final win over Cronulla Sharks, Penrith Panthers beat Warriors". www.abc.net.au.
  9. ^ "The Mole's end of season review: Awkward Sharks puzzle laid bare after $1m star 'lost his way'". www.nine.com.au.
  10. ^ Pengilly, Michael Chammas, Billie Eder, Dan Walsh, Adam (1 October 2024). "Parramatta coach Jason Ryles lands significant signing". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 1 October 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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