Playing Career
Williams signed with the Cronulla Sharks in 2004. However he was charged with an assault on team-mate Jeremy Smith, who was left with a fractured cheekbone, and sentenced to two years jail at the Sutherland Local Court. Williams was released after just over three months due to good behavior and decided to take up boxing.
However Canberra Raiders general manager Don Furner offered him a contract and Williams ended up playing two seasons for the Raiders between 2005 and 2006.
Williams then joined the Wynnum Manly Seagulls in the Queensland Cup for the 2007 for the 2008 seasons. At the time the Seagulls were a feeder club to the Brisbane Broncos.
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