Carlton and Jake Williams
Greg Williams was initially overlooked by Carlton, it took many years and a couple of clubs before he would play for them. Jake Williams is now in a similar spot, Carlton will probably overlook him for father/son and they might not use a later draft pick on him either.
Jake is similar to his father, he gets the ball a lot, he finds targets with handball, he is a bit small and he seems to get bumped over a lot after he disposes of the ball. Also similar were their results playing their first Grand Final on the MCG. When Oakleigh contained Williams after the first quarter it helped turn the game.
There does seem to be a spot for Jake Williams at Carlton. Young players like Murphy and Blackwell, and probably Gibbs too, have the makings of a talented midfield but a player to extract the ball from stoppages would be a big help. Williams can do this.
Where Williams goes in the draft is a big question. He is one of at least three potential father/son picks for Carlton but none may be worth a 3rd rounder. But if Williams is still around in the 4th or 5th rounds then Carlton probably should take him. He fills a need, has solid skills and keeps a tradition going there.
But there could be another team that grabs him, somewhere after pick 50. Sydney's style of play would suit Williams and they may be interested. Brisbane need some onball help and Williams would work well with Charman and Woods directing the ball to him. Fremantle, with Sandilands and Longmuir in the ruck, also have a spot for Williams in their midfield.
Jake is similar to his father, he gets the ball a lot, he finds targets with handball, he is a bit small and he seems to get bumped over a lot after he disposes of the ball. Also similar were their results playing their first Grand Final on the MCG. When Oakleigh contained Williams after the first quarter it helped turn the game.
There does seem to be a spot for Jake Williams at Carlton. Young players like Murphy and Blackwell, and probably Gibbs too, have the makings of a talented midfield but a player to extract the ball from stoppages would be a big help. Williams can do this.
Where Williams goes in the draft is a big question. He is one of at least three potential father/son picks for Carlton but none may be worth a 3rd rounder. But if Williams is still around in the 4th or 5th rounds then Carlton probably should take him. He fills a need, has solid skills and keeps a tradition going there.
But there could be another team that grabs him, somewhere after pick 50. Sydney's style of play would suit Williams and they may be interested. Brisbane need some onball help and Williams would work well with Charman and Woods directing the ball to him. Fremantle, with Sandilands and Longmuir in the ruck, also have a spot for Williams in their midfield.
