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St George Illawarra show keen interest in Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams
"Sam Williams ... straight away he reminded me a lot of Cameron Smith the way he always stays composed and never gets flustered," Orford said.
"We'd do opposed sessions and he just seemed to have so much time on his hands. That's a very rare trait for someone so young."
Although he debuted at the expense of injury-plagued Orford in 2011, Williams didn't live-up to the top billing until he guided Canberra to last year's thrilling finals run.
After impressing with his control and direct running on the biggest stage, the 21-year-old is now among a dozen off-contract playmakers who are sure to attract interest.
The Raiders have already signalled their desire to keep him, while St George Illawarra made advanced enquires about enticing the Cooma product last last year.
The return of Terry Campese will ensure Canberra boast plenty of depth in the halves in 2013, with Josh McCrone and Anthony Milford having also re-signed.
That leaves Williams - who would prefer to remain a one-club player - with a decision to make.
http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/ca...n-in-the-capital/story-fndujljl-1226547875779
"Sam Williams ... straight away he reminded me a lot of Cameron Smith the way he always stays composed and never gets flustered," Orford said.
"We'd do opposed sessions and he just seemed to have so much time on his hands. That's a very rare trait for someone so young."
Although he debuted at the expense of injury-plagued Orford in 2011, Williams didn't live-up to the top billing until he guided Canberra to last year's thrilling finals run.
After impressing with his control and direct running on the biggest stage, the 21-year-old is now among a dozen off-contract playmakers who are sure to attract interest.
The Raiders have already signalled their desire to keep him, while St George Illawarra made advanced enquires about enticing the Cooma product last last year.
The return of Terry Campese will ensure Canberra boast plenty of depth in the halves in 2013, with Josh McCrone and Anthony Milford having also re-signed.
That leaves Williams - who would prefer to remain a one-club player - with a decision to make.
http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/ca...n-in-the-capital/story-fndujljl-1226547875779
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