William Thursfield (born 19 April 1986) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Richmond Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Known as a courageous backman who has stood some of the more notable forwards of the current game. He is an elevated rookie. Thursfield was born in Oxford in England, moving to Australia at age 3. Will attended Brighton Grammar and in years 8–10 and played in the 1st XVII. In 2003 he played in the combined APS team against AGS (Associated Grammar Schools).