Fantasy: The role for Zac Williams in 2021

Zac Williams is set to see an increase in midfield usage at Carlton in 2021, he was acquired by the Blues via free agency during the recent trade period.

Carlton will look to activate Williams through the midfield next season assisting premium midfielder Patrick Cripps.

Blues assistant coach Dale Amos confirmed the midfield role for Williams in late November, but he added that having flexibility in the team was also important.

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“The role for Zac initially will be centred more around midfield than what it will be back, but it’s something we feel like we’re really growing & becomes really critical for the ability of players to be able to play in multiple positions & he’s no different.”

“He’s been enormous as a defender at GWS & had some impact at different stages through the midfield, we feel like he can certainly add to us there”

“That flexibility, the ability to be able to play dual roles is going to be important for our development as well”

“I think he’ll probably start in the midfield, maybe when we need him we might chuck him down back” Dale Amos.

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Williams averaged 65.6pts in 2020, he scored 80pts or more in 27.3% of games with an equal season high of 90pts in Rounds 9 & 17.

The centre bounce usage for Williams should be strong in 2021 at the Blues, with Patrick Cripps again likely to attract the attention of opposition teams Williams get can to work through the midfield which should provide a healthy fantasy return.

Williams (Age: 26) averaged 16.9 Disposals, 3.5 Marks & 2.3 Tackles from 11 games at the Giants in 2020, he has played in 81.4% of games since the beginning of 2019.

The ownership for Williams will likely be strong at Round 1 in AFL Fantasy classic, he is also likely to be drafted early in 10 team standard draft leagues.

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