Retired #34: Andrew Phillips - Retiring at the end of the 2023 season - 8/8

[Lore]

Contract Status: Out of contract 2023
My Boy Draft 2023: Claim here

 

[Stopher]

I'd be disappointed if they're not training with Bryan as #1 ruck this week. We complain a lot about the MRO but Big Red has handed them this one on a platter.

 

[Chief Hopper]

I must be watching a different game to the rest of you.
Apart from Flips careless bump last match I thought he has been playing great this year.

He's far better than Bryan has ever played and many times has been on par or better than Draper this year.
I mean, he can't be expected to win every single ruck duel.

Only thing I think has let Flip down is contested marks. But if that's the price to keep his legs fresh and not injured maybe thats just the way it goes.

 

[Blind Turn]

I liked his competitiveness throughout the game. A few brain fades aside, he was crucial to our grunt work at stoppages and gave 100% all game. He’s been an astute addition to our list to support our young rucks. Better than Matthew Allan

Matthew Allan

Age

49

Ht

198cm

Wt

104kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.9

3star

K

6.6

3star

HB

5.4

4star

HO

16.4

5star

No current season stats available

D

5.6

2star

K

4.2

2star

HB

1.4

2star

HO

2.0

5star

…

 

[Wahooti Fandango]

Leave Sauce alone, you bullies.

 

[fairbump_playon]

I forgive the high bump. It was just under 2 mins. Bombers had been cruising, and the crows had just closed to 3 goals. Just a moment of "surely it's impossible from here".

The bump was careless but I appreciated that it happened because he was trying to help the team wake up and stop the run on.

 

[Old man fletch]

MRO update: Phillips sanctioned for rough conduct

Dons ruckman to miss Geelong clash.

www.essendonfc.com.au

Offered one week.

Careless conduct, medium impact and high contact.

Might challenge on medium impact?

 

[windyhill]

Put the flippers up for a week. Don’t challenge that.

 

[Eleven 38]

If that's medium impact they may aswell can the low impact grading.

If the coaches think having him in gives us a better chance of winning then they have to challenge.

 

[Knighta21]

Think you could challenge Medium impact

 

[Call Me Cake]

Tried to shepherd but height played a factor, misjudged it late in the match (not intentional), and has a good record.

Challenge it to a fine.

 

[DapperDon]

Might as well challenge the impact. Nothing to lose

 

[citizen-erased]

Think you could challenge Medium impact

Quite easily.
Rest is spot on.

Roll the dice i reckon

 

[Old Campaigner]

Think you could challenge Medium impact

Nah he looked a bit rattled as he got to his feet.

 

[ant555]

Glad they did not challenge. For the long term I want to see Bryan play as the number 1 ruck.

 

[ghostdog]

If he was going to be suspended at all, this is the game to be suspended for. Freshen up for English and the Dogs which I think we're a better chance at winning than Geelong.

 

[Lore]

Gets a week's ban so makes a pod instead, apparently. This pod is the one Drapes' co-hosts, so obviously a bit of backgrounding going on haha

 

[windyhill]

Great Man, straight back in.

 

[Zach Package]

Currently 2nd in the AFL for hit out win percentage.

What a man, been such a valuable pick up for stuff all.

 

[yodellinhank]

Currently 2nd in the AFL for hit out win percentage.

What a man, been such a valuable pick up for stuff all.

I have enjoyed watching him play

 

[ghostdog]

Thought Flip was great tonight. Some big marks, especially in the last quarter, and some massive clearances. If he finishes the season this strongly, I might not actually mind if he goes around again if he wants to.

 

[Happyskeret]

Has just equalled the most games he has ever done in an AFL season. I said he wasn’t bankable at the start of the year but they have got more out of him then what I was expecting especially with Drapes going down. I’ll give credit where it’s due.

 

[Duckworth]

Has just equalled the most games he has ever done in an AFL season. I said he wasn’t bankable at the start of the year but they have got more out of him then what I was expecting especially with Drapes going down. I’ll give credit where it’s due.

Yes, he was good. Bryan also good, which might be the bigger question around Flipper getting another year.

 

[Happyskeret]

Yes, he was good. Bryan also good, which might be the bigger question around Flipper getting another year.

Whatever they decide next year he certainly provided that coverage that we needed this year. Considering our No.1 ruck went down and also with a critical development year for Bryan.

 

[Ants]

I'd have no problems going in with all three next year (on the list), but prioritising Bryan. The message has to be to Bryan that he'll get game time, because we really really need him to stay.

 

[MiguelM]

Has just equalled the most games he has ever done in an AFL season. I said he wasn’t bankable at the start of the year but they have got more out of him then what I was expecting especially with Drapes going down. I’ll give credit where it’s due.

No coincidence we looked completely different when Flip started clunking marks.

If only he could do it all game like Gawn.