Wolfman thriving in Tate’s misfortune
November 20th 2008 07:38
David Williams has done well, taking advantage of another players nightmares whether it be at club or international level.
While playing reserve grade for the Manly Sea Eagles, winger Michael Bani had the limelight firmly placed on him as one of Manly’s favourite new sons.
But then on a Friday night at Parramatta stadium, Bani got injured and was ruled out for the rest of the season with a neck injury.
Indeed Bani's nightmare proved to be the key ingredient for the beginning of a dream for another.
In came Williams and out of nowhere, he quickly established himself to be one of the NRL’s most consistent wingers.
He constantly found the try line in his appearances for the Sea Eagles, whilst also becoming an integral part of their structure.
His fairytale dream was completed when he helped guide Manly to a record grand final thumping of the Melbourne Storm, scoring a four pointer in the process.
Despite being on cloud nine for what seems an age, Williams doesn’t look like heading down from his lofty position in league anytime soon.
Williams made his test debut against the Papua New Guineans, scoring a hat trick of tries in an otherwise dominant display from the Kangaroos in the world cup three weeks ago.
Now, it seems Williams has the opportunity of a lifetime to cement his position in the Australian starting seventeen, thanks to an injury to Warriors winger Brent Tate.
One of the Kangaroos more consistent performers, Tate is really unlucky not to be playing in the league world cup final at Suncorp this Saturday night.
But once again, it seems Tate’s nightmare will provide the building blocks for Williams to take hold of his representative career with a solid showing against the Kiwis in two days time.
Although this is the opportunity of a lifetime for Williams, his maiden task as one of Australia’s premier wingers will not be easy.
He will be marking none other than Manu ‘the beast’ Vatuvei, who has slowly, but surely regained his form for the Kiwis after a disappointing first up performance against Australia.
But Williams has confronted every challenge possible to get where he is at the moment, and a 110 kilo winger will do little to vent his enthusiasm for the Australian jersey.
Williams has taken the opportunities given to him, despite them coming at another players cost.
The world of rugby league requires one to take whatever fortune possible and make it count. Because maybe even Williams will experience the nightmare of injury which could inturn provide another rising star with a chance to take charge.
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