Within the last five years, Michael Williams, his best mate Josh Walton, and his younger brothers, Ben and Tom, all played their 200th game for the Kiama Power Senior AFL club. Michael plays in the backline, Josh is a utility, Ben’s in the midfield and Tom’s a forward.

They have also won three premierships together: in 2009 (versus the Bomaderry Tigers), in 2011 (versus Wollongong University) and in 2018 (versus the Wollongong Lions).

The Bugle reached Michael on an morning off from work to chat about his 200 games landmark moment.

1) When did you reach the 200-game milestone?

“Myself, I reached it in 2022. Josh and Ben, both did in 2019. And Tom last year,” he says.

Brothers Ben, Tom and Michael Williams. Photo credit: Michael Williams.

2) How did it feel?

“It felt really good.”

“Me and Josh have been playing for Kiama since we were 10-years-old in 2000, which was the second year for the Junior club. Josh played in the first-ever year for the Juniors in 1999.”

“We both started playing for the senior club in 2006, Ben in 2008 and Tom in 2010.”

3) How was it celebrated that you'd played 200 games?

“The whole club and team made it a big deal. It was a bit embarrassing. But the others got the same treatment, so it was good,” he chuckles.

4) Did you receive anything to commemorate the occasion?

“They gave us a beer mug with the 200 games engraved and the Kiama logo during the end-of-year presentation. I got it in the living room, in a display cabinet.”

“It’s been a good journey, playing together with my two brothers and my best mate. I feel lucky,” he concludes.