Ty Williams (born 27 November 1980) is an Australian former professional

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footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. He played for the

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in the

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(NRL) competition.

North Queensland Cowboys

Once scored 42 tries in a season as a centre for the Innisfail Leprechauns in the

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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

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. 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.

Northern Pride

Ty captained the

-based

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team, the Northern Pride between 2011 and 2013.Round 1 Queensland Intrust Super Cup Preview
''rleague.com'', 18 March 2011

Achievements

Individual

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: North Queensland Club Player of the Year

Team

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- Runners-Up

External links

Williams @ Cowboys.com.au
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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Williams, Ty 1980 births Living people Australian Aboriginal rugby league team players Australian rugby league players Indigenous All Stars players Indigenous Australian rugby league players North Queensland Cowboys players Northern Pride RLFC players Queensland Rugby League State of Origin players Rugby league centres Rugby league fullbacks Rugby league players from Innisfail, Queensland Rugby league wingers