In 1996 he became coach of West Adelaide and spent five seasons with the club.

As of 2012, the 1983 premiership was the last won by West Adelaide.

West Adelaide couldn't repeat their stunning 1983 form due to injuries and finished the 1984 season in sixth place.

His total games was then a club record for West Adelaide.

Stephen did not play any senior games with West Adelaide.

He was again elected by West Adelaide in 1876 and 1877.

Williams began his league career in 1946, aged 24 with West Adelaide.

He represented West Adelaide on 64 occasions for 37 goals.

He was also member of West Adelaide's 1961 premiership team.

During the 1982 regular season West Adelaide finished first with a 21-5 win/loss record.