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

 

[Pweter]

Does anyone know if he wears a shin guard?

Google images says yes

 

[boncer34]

Google images says yes

Just struck me he had one sock up all day.

 

[owen87]

Just struck me he had one sock up all day.

I think pretty much every ruckman does that now, can’t imagine too many preferring to cop it directly on the shin bone all game.

 

[Pweter]

I think pretty much every ruckman does that now, can’t imagine too many preferring to cop it directly on the shin bone all game.

I was a ruckman who never wore them until about my last 5 years of footy. Got tripped one game that gave me a diagonal bruise down about 2/3 of my shin, thought I'd broken my shin when it happened. All of a sudden I felt contact I'd never noticed before and it hurt like a bitch so made sense to wear them.

I wore them on both legs though, never wanted to feel that pain from the trip in either leg again.

 

[boncer34]

I think pretty much every ruckman does that now, can’t imagine too many preferring to cop it directly on the shin bone all game.

Peter Wright doesn't.

 

[boncer34]

Oh you said ruckman. Sorry.

 

[Lore]

Test to be available against GWS.

Ruckman Andrew Phillips is also looming as another player who’ll be available for selection following a steady progression in his training loads.

The 29-year-old, who suffered a knock in Essendon’s Anzac Day victory, trained strongly over the weekend, signalling a positive step towards a return to playing.

“He’ll (Andrew Phillips) also be a test this week,” Murphy said.

“He copped a heavy knock last week. He did a session over the weekend and he’ll build up again this week and train.”

Injury news: Francis firms for GWS clash

All the latest injury news ahead of round eight.

www.essendonfc.com.au

 

[BrunoV]

Just stay fit and stay on an AFL list for another 3 years.

 

[Darealrath]

He looks bloody awesome when he's one grabbing them like yesterday.

 

[fairbump_playon]

His first quarter was very very good

 

[eth-dog]

Got fined for "misconduct" against Lachie Schultz. Anybody see what happened?

 

[Howard Moon]

need him to back up against goldy this week - goldy to cunnington is a deadly duo when left to their own devices...sure they look about 47 years old each but can do damage

 

[Mr Mojo Risin]

Has played three games this year, two wins and a close loss to the Giants.

Our win when he missed was against the Saints without a seasoned ruckman.

Over simplification maybe, but I think his tireless efforts to at least contest has an impact.

For me he stays in until Draper is ripe.

 

[astrowizzle]

I actually rate him when he jumps at the ball. Give him half a dozen games in a row and See what he really can do

 

[Lore]

50 games this week if selected.

 

[bennyg12]

I actually rate him when he jumps at the ball. Give him half a dozen games in a row and See what he really can do

Yeah i agree keep playing him

 

[The Donners]

Got fined for "misconduct" against Lachie Schultz. Anybody see what happened?

Never seen Lachie Schultz so it never happened.

 

[The Airing of Grievances]

Has played three games this year, two wins and a close loss to the Giants.

Our win when he missed was against the Saints without a seasoned ruckman.

Over simplification maybe, but I think his tireless efforts to at least contest has an impact.

For me he stays in until Draper is ripe.

Agreed, our best option over the next 3 games at least. If Draper still isn't ready after the bye, maybe Bryan could get a run against Hawthorn in round 14 with a few more VFL games under his belt by then.

 

[yodellinhank]

Has played three games this year, two wins and a close loss to the Giants.

Our win when he missed was against the Saints without a seasoned ruckman.

Over simplification maybe, but I think his tireless efforts to at least contest has an impact.

For me he stays in until Draper is ripe.

Flip Factor the new Slattery Effect?

 

[Megabattimus]

Had a pretty good 50th game! Definitely down to keep playing him until the bye at least. Give Draper as much time as he needs to build up match fitness.

 

[Zach Package]

He’s have to be up there with the best back ups in the league and seems to be loving life.

So cromulent!

 

[Mercurial89]

Our ruck division is starting to look pretty good compared to some clubs.

Draper, flip, Bryan with Wright pinch hitting.

 

[Doss]

I’m a fan of this man. Been really solid I reckon.

 

[Lore]

I’m a fan of this man. Been really solid I reckon.

Apparently this is the second longest it's taken a player to get to 50 games – in his 10th season. Made a career out of being the bridesmaid I suppose.

Also apparently Goldstein is left handed, while Phillips is right handed. Just adds another layer to those ruck contests I guess!

 

[Yoda_]

Apparently this is the second longest it's taken a player to get to 50 games – in his 10th season. Made a career out of being the bridesmaid I suppose.

Also apparently Goldstein is left handed, while Phillips is right handed. Just adds another layer to those ruck contests I guess!

Who was the first? Max Bailey took an eternity


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