Ty Williams
Ty Williams (born 27 November 1980 in Innisfail, Queensland) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. He played for the North Queensland Cowboys in the National Rugby League competition.
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| Born | 27 November 1980 Innisfail, Queensland, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 90 kg (14 st 2 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Centre, Wing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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North Queensland Cowboys
Once scored 42 tries in a season as a centre for the Innisfail Leprechauns in the Cairns and district a-grade comp. Upon being signed with the Cowboys, he really developed his game and by the end of 2005 he was one of the NRL's best wingers. He played for the Cowboys in the 2005 NRL grand final which was lost to the Wests Tigers.
In 2006 Williams suffered a huge setback, tearing his Achilles tendon in Round 4 and not playing in the NRL until Round 7 of 2007.
Since returning from his injury, Williams has been in and out of the Cowboys squad, often finding form only to have further niggling injuries interfere in his career. He is one of the most versatile outside backs at the club, being able to play on the wing, in the centres, at fullback and even five-eighth.
On 28 July 2010 Williams told the Cowboys that at season's end, he would retire.[2]
Northern Pride
Ty captained the Cairns-based Intrust Super Cup team, the Northern Pride between 2011 and 2013.[3]
Achievements
Individual
- 2003: North Queensland Club Player of the Year
Team
- 2005: NRL Grand Final - North Queensland Cowboys - Runners-Up
External links
- Williams @ Cowboys.com.au
- Ty Williams at the Former Origin Greats website.
References
- http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=7936835
- Round 1 Queensland Intrust Super Cup Preview Archived 3 April 2011 at the Wayback Machine rleague.com, 18 March 2011