All three players made an immediate impact in their first season in the blue and gold, playing important roles in Williamstown’s historic 2026 campaign, which saw the Club claim its first VFLW minor premiership and advance to its maiden Grand Final.
By Mietta Williams, Williamstown Media
Zielinski enjoyed a breakout first season at Williamstown, establishing herself as one of the competition’s most dangerous forwards.
The 20-year-old claimed the prestigious Rohenna Young Medal as the VFLW’s leading goalkicker, booting an impressive 34 goals across the 2026 season.
Arriving from Box Hill ahead of the season, Zielinski quickly became a focal point of the Seagulls’ forward line, combining her strong marking ability and accurate set shot to provide a consistent avenue to goal.
Featuring in all 16 home-and-away matches, the 174cm forward averaged 10.9 disposals per game, with her outstanding debut campaign cementing her place among the competition’s emerging talents.
Her commitment for 2027 provides Williamstown with an exciting attacking option as the Club looks to build on its Grand Final appearance.
Williams has also committed to the Seagulls following an impressive debut VFLW season, which saw her finish runner-up in the Club’s 2026 Best and Fairest count.
Making an immediate impression in her first year at the level, Williams established herself as a reliable and influential contributor throughout Williamstown’s successful campaign.
Her standout performance came in Round 10 against Tasmania, where she collected a season-high 24 disposals, six intercept possessions and five inside 50s.
Williams’ consistency and ability to impact contests across the ground were recognised at the Club’s 2026 Presentation Night, where she finished second in the Best and Fairest voting.
With a full VFLW season now under her belt, Williams will look to take another step forward in 2027.
Exciting young utility Lilu Hung has also put pen to paper for another season following a promising first year in the blue and gold.
The former Brisbane Lions Academy prospect arrived at Williamstown from St Kilda ahead of 2026, bringing versatility, athleticism and strong contested ability.
Hung made her VFLW debut during the season and went on to feature in all 16 home-and-away matches, averaging 10.6 disposals and an impressive 7.4 tackles per game.
Originally from Queensland, the 20-year-old demonstrated her willingness to compete and apply pressure, quickly establishing herself as a valuable contributor to the Seagulls’ line-up.
Standing at 176cm, Hung offers flexibility across the ground, with her continued development presenting an exciting opportunity for Williamstown heading into next season.
The re-signings of Zielinski, Williams and Hung further strengthen Williamstown’s VFLW list as the Club prepares for its 2027 campaign. With all three players having made significant contributions in their first year at the Club, the Seagulls look forward to seeing their continued growth in the blue and gold.
