Retired #1 Phil Davis - Inaugural Giant (OOC signing, 2011)

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Veteran GWS Giants Member of the Year
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Phil Davis

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Height: 195cm
Weight: 92kg
D/O/B: 30/8/1990
Position: Defender

Defender Phil Davis says money wasn’t the sole reason for walking out on Adelaide to join new AFL entity Greater Western Sydney.
The 20-year-old key defender has become the first player to join GWS from an existing AFL club, leaving the Crows after just 18 games.

Davis refused to detail the length of his contract or the money involved.

“I am not going to lie, money is a factor,” Davis said.

“Bbut it’s not everything, football is the main thing for me.

“The opportunity to start a new franchise, the challenges that come with that and everything that is involved really drew me to it.”
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http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/-/sport/9957216/video-adelaide-s-phil-davis-joins-gws/

Davis Named Co-captain:

VETERAN Luke Power and youngsters Phil Davis and Callan Ward have been named as Greater Western Sydney's co-captains for the Giants' inaugural AFL season.
Power, 32, will provide the experience compiled in 282 games for Brisbane, where he was a key member of their premiership teams in 2001-03.
Davis, 21, will be one of the most inexperienced captains in VFL/AFL history, having played only 18 games in two injury-interrupted seasons for Adelaide.
Davis was the first uncontracted player to announce last year that he was joining the Giants from another AFL club, a decision which dismayed the Crows.
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http://www.theaustralian.com.au/spo...-gws-co-captains/story-e6frg7mf-1226270628810
 
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Phil Davis To Return
GIANTS Co-Captain Phil Davis will make his return to football for the UWS GIANTS against NT Thunder in the NEAFL this Saturday after overcoming a kidney injury.

- See more at: http://www.gwsgiants.com.au/video/2014-06-05/phil-davis-to-return#sthash.8ehBSvxM.dpuf

LISTEN: Phil Davis On His Return
We caught up with co-captain Phil Davis after his successful return for the UWS GIANTS, 84 days after injuring his kidney.

- See more at: http://www.gwsgiants.com.au/video/2014-06-07/listen-phil-davis-on-his-return#sthash.8agH0hWK.dpuf
 
Pocket Profile: Phil Davis
GIANTS Media
Mar 22, 2019 12:05PM




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Phil Davis: Not a fan of snakes.

Name: Phil Davis

Nickname: Davo

Greatest individual effort you have seen on the footy field: Dylan Shiel falling over by himself in the middle of Marvel, round 23, 2014

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A player from another team you would love to play with and why: Cyril Rioli – he can’t tackle me if he’s on my team
Best rule in footy and why: Holding the ball
And the worst and why: Holding the player – makes my job harder
How many games of footy do you watch each weekend: 2 or 3
Your favourite TV football show and why: Game Day – quick summary
Favourite commentator and why: Hamish McLachlan – great vocab
Favourite meal the night before a game: Spag bol
Which teammate should appear on the next series of The Bachelor: Adam Kennedy
Teammate most likely to succeed after football and why: Matt de Boer, genuine intensity
Which teammate belts out your club theme song with the most gusto: Stephen Coniglio
Favourite Netflix series: Brooklyn 99
Apple Music or Spotify: Apple Music
Do you play Fortnite: No
Favourite animal and why: Lion - Mufasa
Favourite section of the AFL Record: Spot the difference
Your favourite possession: Watch
Best gift you have received: Leather jacket
If you won Tattslotto, what is the first thing you would buy: Watch
Your favourite holiday destination: Iceland
The most famous person you have met: Princess Kate
The most famous person you would like to meet: Zlatan
Dream place to live in the world: New York
What scares you: Snakes
What is the one talent you wish you had: Singing
 


Phil Davis' future career in jeopardy: Rehab Report: Round 18

Defender Phil Davis suffered a serious hamstring injury, with scans on Sunday revealing a ruptured tendon. The injury is on the opposite side to the hamstring injury that sidelined him across the first half of the season. The veteran will miss the remainder of the 2022 season, with further consultation with specialists this week to determine the next steps.  

GIANTS Head of Medical Services, James Rahme, said:   “We’re gutted for Phil. He’s diligent in the way he goes about everything, including his rehab, and it’s disappointing for him given all the work he put in to get back from his last hamstring injury. We’re in the process of seeking some specialist opinions this week for a more detailed prognosis, and to determine what the rehabilitation plan looks like for him.”
 
Phil Davis, inaugural co-captain of the GWS Giants, retires effective immediately after round 23 of the 2023 season.

An outstanding person, player, competitor, teammate and mentor. Thanks for all that you brought to a new club, and all the best on your future journey - which I am sure will be highly rewarding.

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Thank You Phil

Inaugural GIANTS co-captain Phil Davis has announced his retirement.
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One of the most influential figures in the GIANTS’ history, Phil Davis, has announced his retirement, effective immediately.

The 32-year-old retires after 192 games across 15 seasons at the elite level and proudly serving as co-captain of the club from the GIANTS’ first-ever game in 2012 through to the 2019 Grand Final. Davis’ impact on the club cannot be measured, after joining the GIANTS as one of the club’s first uncontracted players in late 2011 at the age of 21. He was originally drafted to the Adelaide Crows at pick 10 in the 2008 national draft.

The GIANTS thank Davis for his immeasurable contribution to building the club, with GIANTS Chief Executive Officer David Matthews paying tribute to the stalwart. “It’s hard to put into words what Phil means to our club,” Mr Matthews said. “When we were building the GIANTS, we were looking to bring in quality players but also quality people for us to build a club and culture around. Phil has exemplified that from day one – and then some – as he’s built the GIANTS to where we are today. He is revered as one of the best leaders in the game and he, along with Callan Ward, truly set our club up for success from the very early days. Together they set high standards, drove a family culture, and led us through every challenge. We should also never underestimate the quality of football Phil played over a long period of time. His courage and determination can never be questioned as he came back from a life-threatening kidney injury to take on – and consistently beat – some of the best key forwards we’ve seen in the game. He got everything out of himself as a player, and as a person he leaves a lasting legacy. He should be immensely proud of everything he’s achieved in his career.”



 

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