Playing mostly across half-back, 20-year-old South Australian Bailey Williams added a further 12 games to his career tally (18) in his second season at the kennel.

Williams had career highs in disposals (23 against Richmond, round 7), rebound 50s (6 against Port Adelaide, round 22) and tackles (4 against Hawthorn, round 23).

Williams was offered a two-year contract extension in March, keeping him at the Bulldogs until the end of 2019.  

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He averaged 16 disposals, 4 marks and two tackles for the year.