West Coast trials Jack Williams as defender to strengthen backline
West Coast coach Andrew McQualter confirmed on Tuesday that Jack Williams will be trialed as a defender to bolster the team's key back options. Williams, a 22-year-old utility, has played primarily as a forward-ruck but previously demonstrated defensive skills at the colts level. His positional switch comes as injuries plague existing defenders Tylar Young and Rhett Bazzo.
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Published 25 Jun 2026, 01:46 UTC · Updated 25 Jun 2026, 01:50 UTC
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