Runner-up VFLW leading goal kicker joins the Borough

By Borough Media on November 22, 2022

Jessie Williams has jumped on board with the Port Melbourne Football Club for the 2023 season.

The 27-year-old, 164cm forward has been recruited from Hawthorn VFLW where she kicked 21 goals for the 2022 season, coming equal runners-up in the VFLW leading goal kicker award.

Williams knows what it takes to be a part of a professional sporting environment, playing high-level soccer for 18 years before being selected by the North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos AFLW side as a cross-coder for the 2019 season. Representing Hawthorn in the VFLW for the past two seasons has seen her become a very dangerous small forward, causing plenty of headaches for opposition sides.

“I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the Port family this season and continue my footballing journey. I look forward to meeting the team and contributing positively to what is hopefully a very successful season for the club,” says Williams.