Ian Williams
Geelong
AFL career
2 games0 goals
- Debut
- R9 1963 v RCH22 June 1963
- Most recent
- R10 1963 v FIT6 July 1963
Stats
Bio
Recruited from local stronghold Newtown & Chilwell, Ian Williams was a compact utility who briefly broke into the Geelong lineup during the club's celebrated 1963 premiership campaign. Standing just 173cm, he faced the unenviable task of trying to secure a permanent spot in a midfield rotation that included legends like Polly Farmer and Billy Goggin. Williams made his senior debut in a Round 9 victory over Richmond at Kardinia Park, acquitting himself well enough to be retained, but his second and final appearance came in the infamous upset loss to Fitzroy—a game often remembered as the Lions' "Miracle Match." Unable to hold his place in a side destined for the flag, he eventually drifted out of the VFL system, serving as a depth player during one of the Cats' golden eras.
Profile
- Full name
- Ian M. Williams
- Born
- 26 Apr 1942 (age 84y 178d)
- Height
- 173 cm
- Weight
- 75 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from local stronghold Newtown & Chilwell, Ian Williams was a compact utility who briefly broke into the Geelong lineup during the club's celebrated 1963 premiership campaign. Standing just 173cm, he faced the unenviable task of trying to secure a permanent spot in a midfield rotation that included legends like Polly Farmer and Billy Goggin. Williams made his senior debut in a Round 9 victory over Richmond at Kardinia Park, acquitting himself well enough to be retained, but his second and final appearance came in the infamous upset loss to Fitzroy—a game often remembered as the Lions' "Miracle Match." Unable to hold his place in a side destined for the flag, he eventually drifted out of the VFL system, serving as a depth player during one of the Cats' golden eras.