Bailey Williams didn't take the field in R3 and is confirmed injured — at $282.1k with no scoring average established and West Coast's forward line already murky, there's no reason to hold on. Avoid until there's a clear return date and confirmed role; the Amber intel flag only reinforces that this is a pass.
Bailey Williams
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Should I trade Bailey Williams?
Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.
SC community is divided on Bailey Williams (WCE FWD) as a keeper. Bulls: has number 1 ruck spot, 2nd easiest draw for ruckmen remaining, passing the eye test. Bears: likely to bust, missed his two best scores already, will not be a top-6 forward scorer.
Community sentiment around WCE's MSD pick (inside mid instead of ruckman) reflects strong confidence in Bailey Williams handling ruck duties alone. Multiple commenters say he has levelled up enough to not need a backup ruck.
WCE drafted inside mid Oliver Francou over a ruckman at the MSD, with multiple community commenters confirming this reflects the club's confidence in Bailey Williams as the No.1 ruck. Comments noted "they decided to believe in Bailey" and referenced his R11 career-best as vindication of the strategy.
Bailey Williams had a potential career-best R11 performance: 28 hitouts, 12 clearances (game high), 5 centre clearances, 23.9 Champion Data rating (3rd highest in the round). Community widely acknowledges this as a sustained elite level after back-to-back career-best games.
Bailey J Williams (WCE) posted huge scores back-to-back, prompting community discussion about whether his consistent form aligns with what WCE insiders have been observing.
Bailey Williams named to start in the ruck for WCE R5 after Matt Flynn was dropped following poor performances. The new ruck rules are seen as suiting his athleticism and leap. Eagle reviews note him winning hitouts and delivering 7 clearances, 20 contested touches in his career-best game vs Geelong.
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