title: Russell Williams (footballer)
text: # Russell Williams (footballer)
  
  Russell Williams (born 20 January 1974) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Australian Football League (AFL).
  
  Williams, an Indigenous Australian from South Fremantle, played his football as a rover. He made three appearances for reigning premiers Essendon in the 1994 AFL season and then returned to Western Australia, having been unable to settle in Melbourne.
  
  