Zac Williams ends AFL career at 32 after larynx injury
Zac Williams retired after 183 games across 14 years following a fractured larynx that limited him to just nine matches in 2026.
The 32-year-old announced his retirement on social media on Sunday, saying 'after 14 years it's all said and done'. Williams played 113 games for Greater Western Sydney before signing a six-year deal with Carlton at the end of 2020 for around $900,000 per year.
Zac Williams's first two seasons at the Blues were hampered by injuries. A fractured larynx sustained in VFL restricted him to just nine matches in 2026.
Williams finished his career with 183 total games across the two clubs.
- 183
- Career games
- 14
- Years at AFL
- 113
- GWS games
- $900,000 per year
- Carlton contract value
Why it mattersWilliams was a promising prospect tipped for bigger things but injuries cut short what many expected to be a longer career.
AustraliaAn end to the career of an Australian AFL player; Carlton now has another veteran off the list.
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