page_title: David Williams (rugby league)
section_title: 2000s
hierarchical_section_title: David Williams (rugby league) / Professional playing career / 2000s
caption_attribution_description: English: pic of manly player
context_page_description: David Williams is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played on the wing in the 2000s and 2010s. A New South Wales State of Origin and Australia international representative, he played his entire professional career with the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in the NRL, winning the 2008 NRL Premiership with them.
context_section_description: Williams was a Parramatta junior, playing for the Hills District Bulls based at Baulkham Hills, North-West Sydney.
  In 2008, Williams developed a cult following and became known as the "Wolfman" for his shaggy locks and full beard. Williams scored a try in the 2008 NRL Grand Final victory over Melbourne Storm.
  Following the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles Grand Final victory, he had his beard removed by Manly teammates as he slept.
  In October 2008, Williams was named in the Australia squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup. He made his test debut against Papua New Guinea at Dairy Farmers Stadium, scoring 3 tries, becoming one of few players to score a hat-trick on debut in the green and gold, and making a long break which led to another.  Due to a hip flexor injury to teammate Brent Tate, Williams was chosen to play in the World Cup Final against New Zealand on 22 November 2008.
  He played on the wing in Manly's 28-20 win over the Leeds Rhinos at Elland Road in the 2009 World Club Challenge match on 1 March.  Williams along with some Manly teammates dyed his beard pink for the Women Of League Round to raise money for charity, in their match against the Penrith Panthers in round 13 2009.
  He was selected for City in the  City vs Country match on 8 May 2009.
  He made his New South Wales debut on the wing in State of Origin 2 played on 24 June 2009. Unfortunately for Williams and his NSW teammates, Queensland won the game 24–14, and the series. Williams scored a try in each of the two games he played.
caption: Williams playing for Manly
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