Brad Williams (rugby league)

Brad Williams is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. He played for Parramatta and Canberra in the NSWRL competition.

Brad Williams
Personal information
Full nameBradley Williams
Playing information
PositionWing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1981–84 Parramatta Eels 24 8 0 0 25
1985 Canberra Raiders 14 3 0 0 12
Total 38 11 0 0 37
Source: [1]
As of 27 February 2023

Playing career edit

Williams made his first grade debut for Parramatta in round 5 of the 1981 NSWRFL season against North Sydney at Cumberland Oval. Williams played seven games in his debut season and was a squad member of the Parramatta side which claimed their first premiership that year. In 1982, Williams played eight games as Parramatta claimed a second consecutive premiership. In 1983, Williams played a further eight games and experienced finals football for the first time as he was called into the team for their preliminary final against Canterbury. Parramatta would go on to win 18–4 with Williams scoring a try, however he was not selected for the grand final team which would win a third straight premiership. After one further year at Parramatta, Williams joined Canberra playing 14 games and scoring three tries.[2][3][4][5]

References edit

  1. ^ "Brad Williams - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
  2. ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
  3. ^ "Official Player Numbers". Parramatta Eels.
  4. ^ "Notorious Eel lifts lid on junior drug use". www.smh.com.au.
  5. ^ "All time first grade player list". www.raiders.com.au.