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Manly Sea Eagles unveil Tony Williams
By Dean Ritchie | December 11, 2008
http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/sport/nrl/story/0,26799,24781133-5006066,00.html
THIS is T-Rex - the man mountain about to be unleashed on unsuspecting London.
Manly have officially unveiled big Tony Williams - the former blockbusting winger who arrived from Brookvale from Parramatta.
Williams, nicknamed T-Rex by his new team-mates, will debut for Manly in a World Club Challenge lead-up game against Super League club London at The Stoop on February 22.
The Sea Eagles will play Leeds the following week in the WCC at famous Elland Road. Standing 196cms and weighing 115 kgs, Williams - a potential cult figure - will play in the backs and forwards next season.
"I really want to make an impact at Manly,'' Williams said after being photographed yesterday at Warriewood Beach. "I know Manly are the premiers and it will be tough getting a position in the team.
"But I'm willing to wait and learn. I can't believe how welcome everyone has made me feel.''
Williams, who turns 20 tomorrow, played 11 first grade games for Parramatta last season and has also represented Tonga. "I may play centre or on an edge in the forwards,'' said Williams, who injured his arm after coming off a bike in training.
"I also want to brush-up on my goal-kicking.''
Manly coach Des Hasler said Williams could prove dynamic at Brookvale. "He is a great talent,'' Hasler said. "It will be fantastic for him to reach his full potential. Tony will give us that x-factor with his physical attributes.
"Given he's only 19, Tony has shown a lot of maturity in his understanding of the game.''
By Dean Ritchie | December 11, 2008
http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/sport/nrl/story/0,26799,24781133-5006066,00.html
THIS is T-Rex - the man mountain about to be unleashed on unsuspecting London.
Manly have officially unveiled big Tony Williams - the former blockbusting winger who arrived from Brookvale from Parramatta.
Williams, nicknamed T-Rex by his new team-mates, will debut for Manly in a World Club Challenge lead-up game against Super League club London at The Stoop on February 22.
The Sea Eagles will play Leeds the following week in the WCC at famous Elland Road. Standing 196cms and weighing 115 kgs, Williams - a potential cult figure - will play in the backs and forwards next season.
"I really want to make an impact at Manly,'' Williams said after being photographed yesterday at Warriewood Beach. "I know Manly are the premiers and it will be tough getting a position in the team.
"But I'm willing to wait and learn. I can't believe how welcome everyone has made me feel.''
Williams, who turns 20 tomorrow, played 11 first grade games for Parramatta last season and has also represented Tonga. "I may play centre or on an edge in the forwards,'' said Williams, who injured his arm after coming off a bike in training.
"I also want to brush-up on my goal-kicking.''
Manly coach Des Hasler said Williams could prove dynamic at Brookvale. "He is a great talent,'' Hasler said. "It will be fantastic for him to reach his full potential. Tony will give us that x-factor with his physical attributes.
"Given he's only 19, Tony has shown a lot of maturity in his understanding of the game.''
