Player Watch #29: Will Phillips - 20d/12 tackles in VFL vs Brisbane - does he come in vs Hawthorn?

[Phillyroo]

You're speaking with the wrong people, then.

Or maybe you are...

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

So how about that Will Phillips...

Will have a much bigger impact in his second game.

 

[czero]

Looking forward to his development. I expect them to keep him in all year and have him pick up steam.

I don't see any problems with his potential in the midfield due to height. Ablett was a shorty, and he made that s**t work to the ultra-elite level.

Its about his work ethic and how much he decides to dedicate to becoming the best footballer he can be -and from that respect I think the sky is the limit.

 

[hilly]

So how about that Will Phillips...

Will have a much bigger impact in his second game.

Easier opponent ftw.

 

[shinboner magic]

Can’t remember so many on here wanting McDonald before the draft.
It was all Hollands

 

[Twinkletoes]

He’ll be so much better for the run. Dusting off the cobwebs and getting the first game nerves out of the way.

I liked what I saw and his speed looked good at times.

F off the talk of Logan, BBB, Hollandssss etc. This is the Will Phillips (future HoFer) thread.

 

[darko]

Can’t remember so many on here wanting McDonald before the draft.
It was all Hollands

They didn't. They jumped on board when Logan kicked 3 in round 1.

 

[LuvtheKangas]

They didn't. They jumped on board when Logan kicked 3 in round 1.

Like when Serong came good last year - before that, the whinging was about missing Flanders.

 

[Engimal v3]

Hard to impress on debut in a 100+ point flogging. Should be given another shot next week.

Anyone else think that his official height (180cm) is way off? Looked way shorter to me.

 

[The Warlord]

Send him to run with Rory Laird

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Rory Laird

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19.6

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4.0

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0.4

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next week.

Tell him that's the standard of endurance he needs to be at as soon as possible

 

[big_e]

Incidentally, players to have suffered bigger losses on debut include Tom Jonas, Chris Daniher, David Calthorpe and, um, David Noble.

 

[muttley45]

I reckon playing in that game for his debut rates as a Baptism of Fire, he came through OK, so talk of him not being ready put to bed, personally i would like to see more of him the centre square, rather than HFF, but it will come.

 

[Kangaroos techno]

He just looks clean. Like Powell you can just tell when you've picked up a highly rated young player.

Both look elite and I can't wait for players to be bouncing off Phillips in 2/3 years.

 

[Frank Thring]

Showed poise and awareness in a s**t show. Didn't get it much but he probably got dizzy trying to follow the ball when the Scraggers had it.

 

[Masked Avenger]

I'm happy to wait. Waiting 20 years does that to a man.

I'm oddly confident.

For others, if you want a guarantee - go buy a toaster.

 

[The Anvil]

Like when Serong came good last year - before that, the whinging was about missing Flanders.

Just on Flanders, I don’t think he has signed an extension so could be out of contract at year’s end.

PSD a possibility perhaps?


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[Roo Beauty]

Just on Flanders, I don’t think he has signed an extension so could be out of contract at year’s end.

PSD a possibility perhaps?


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We’re already using the PSD for McKay and Josh Kelly.

 

[The Anvil]

We’re already using the PSD for McKay and Josh Kelly.

Kelly from memory is an unrestricted free agent but he would be completely mental to give up the cash he has on the table with GWS.


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[DuckYeah]

Kelly from memory is an unrestricted free agent but he would be completely mental to give up the cash he has on the table with GWS.


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GWS would be completely mental to pay that amount.. well it is the AFL after all

 

[shinboner magic]

GWS would be completely mental to pay that amount.. well it is the AFL after all

It’s up to Kelly isn’t it.

 

[DuckYeah]

It’s up to Kelly isn’t it.

Is there a get out clause from Covid?

 

[Usayed Givashe]

Dylan Smith

Dylan Smith

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41

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175cm

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77kg

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0.8

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1.6

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vibes anyone?

 

[Gasometer]

As long as he is fit, play him every game he can.

Same with the rest.

What they do, see and learn these next two years will be invaluable come 2024-30

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Dylan Smith vibes anyone?

I sincerely ******* hope not with our lowest pick in 15 years.

 

[scooby1279]

He’ll be so much better for the run. Dusting off the cobwebs and getting the first game nerves out of the way.

I liked what I saw and his speed looked good at times.

F off the talk of Logan, BBB, Hollandssss etc. This is the Will Phillips (future HoFer) thread.

Yep agree, liked what i saw. One concern though when the ball was kicked from wing to half forward line into space, i think was 3rd quarter? he looked very slow chasing after the ball and he was in front at the time but got over run. Not sure how his speed overall tested in the draft?