Dan link said:Who says he was training as a forward. There is nothing that says that officially anywhere, just speculation and opinion from forum members.
From http://www.thedaily.com.au/news/2009/apr/25/manly-man-mountain-turns-out-coast-team/
Coach Brandon Costin said he had been directed by Manly to get Williams, who is versatile enough to play in the outside backs and the forwards, as close to the ruck as possible.