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Wolfman's plentiful post-career options
ANDREW PRENTICE MANLY DAILY AUGUST 22, 2013 8:07A
THERE is more than meets the eye when it comes to David "Wolfman'' Williams.
The Sea Eagles flyer, who has scored 14 tries this season, has plenty of options to fall back on once he decides to hang up his boots.
This week he was the sole Manly player named in the NRL's 2013 Academic Team of the Year.
It was an accolade he is proud of, with the 27-year-old working his way through a diploma in graphic design. Yesterday Williams revealed how it originated.
"It was actually in my Parramatta days when I was playing Jersey Flegg,'' he said.
"We were given the opportunity by the club to explore a few careers outside footy.
"I gave accounting a go and hated it, but graphic design wasn't bad and from there one thing led to another.''
Williams studies at the Design Centre in Enmore and said he loves the creative aspect of what he is doing. "After the injuries I have had in recent years, the work kept me sane, to be honest,'' he said.
"I also like to play music and have previously spent time with a marketing company in the CBD as an intern.
"I didn't get paid a cent but that didn't bother me, it was hands on experience in a new field.
"You need to have outlets away from the game, otherwise it just consumes you.
"I have given a few things a go since breaking into first grade, it is reassuring to know I have a few things to look at once footy is done.''
The Sea Eagles offer ample work opportunities for players to dabble in away from the paddock.
Co-captain Jason King is studying law part-time at Macquarie University and hooker Matt Ballin operates a thriving personal training business across the northern beaches.
Both are former inductees of the NRL's Academic Team of the Year.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/northern-beaches/wolfman8217s-plentiful-postcareer-options/story-fngr8iii-1226702219034
Good to hear that Wolfie is utilizing his off field time constructively
ANDREW PRENTICE MANLY DAILY AUGUST 22, 2013 8:07A
THERE is more than meets the eye when it comes to David "Wolfman'' Williams.
The Sea Eagles flyer, who has scored 14 tries this season, has plenty of options to fall back on once he decides to hang up his boots.
This week he was the sole Manly player named in the NRL's 2013 Academic Team of the Year.
It was an accolade he is proud of, with the 27-year-old working his way through a diploma in graphic design. Yesterday Williams revealed how it originated.
"It was actually in my Parramatta days when I was playing Jersey Flegg,'' he said.
"We were given the opportunity by the club to explore a few careers outside footy.
"I gave accounting a go and hated it, but graphic design wasn't bad and from there one thing led to another.''
Williams studies at the Design Centre in Enmore and said he loves the creative aspect of what he is doing. "After the injuries I have had in recent years, the work kept me sane, to be honest,'' he said.
"I also like to play music and have previously spent time with a marketing company in the CBD as an intern.
"I didn't get paid a cent but that didn't bother me, it was hands on experience in a new field.
"You need to have outlets away from the game, otherwise it just consumes you.
"I have given a few things a go since breaking into first grade, it is reassuring to know I have a few things to look at once footy is done.''
The Sea Eagles offer ample work opportunities for players to dabble in away from the paddock.
Co-captain Jason King is studying law part-time at Macquarie University and hooker Matt Ballin operates a thriving personal training business across the northern beaches.
Both are former inductees of the NRL's Academic Team of the Year.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/northern-beaches/wolfman8217s-plentiful-postcareer-options/story-fngr8iii-1226702219034
Good to hear that Wolfie is utilizing his off field time constructively
