William Zillman

Rugby league player, Gold Coast Titans

William Zillman - Rugby league player, Gold Coast Titans
Born

July 30th, 1986
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Played professional rugby league in Australia. Debuted in the National Rugby League (NRL) with the Gold Coast Titans. Contributed significantly to the team's performance during his tenure. Competed in various positions including fullback and five-eighth. Retired from professional rugby in the late 2010s, leaving a legacy within the sport.

Debuted with the Gold Coast Titans in 2006

Played in NRL until 2017

Represented Queensland in the State of Origin series

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