Player Watch #29: Will Phillips

[ferball]

He is just stoked.

I dunno if its cos he was drafted or he realises he ain't going to the Gold Coast.

 

[ferball]

Can't wait for him to spin the ball on his finger while the opponent watches.

He bloody sleeps with the thing so he'll probably do it repeatedly.

 

[Themanbun]

"Excited to get to work." "Can't wait to get to work at North Melbourne."

This kid is an absolute professional already. Bookmark it, will be a star.

 

[giantroo]

He is just stoked.

I dunno if its cos he was drafted or he realises he ain't going to the Gold Coast.

Probably a bit of both. In a recent podcast interview, he mentioned his preference was to stay in Melbourne.

 

[ferball]

Probably a bit of both. In a recent podcast interview, he mentioned his preference was to stay in Melbourne.

He was probably expecting to hear his name in about three hours, at pick five or six. So that would have added to the buzz.

He's a smart kid by the looks of things so i reckon he'd know he has a chance to help build something fantastic here - we're a young side and I'll bet everyone will have always written us off around him. He may have too at some point. Seems like the sort of person that sort of challenge would appeal to. Not just to have a career but to help build an "era" type side. One of the dominant sides of the 2020s.

 

[King Corey]

The club have posted highlights in crystal clear 360p resolution.

Hot tip: Go to giantroo's channel to see the good stuff.

 

[giantroo]

The club have posted highlights in crystal clear 360p resolution.

Hot tip: Go to giantroo's channel to see the good stuff.

Here is the Patreon version (no large logo)

 

[giantroo]

 

[LB2Snake]

Loved that Boomer showed up at the front door and respect sentiment behind offering the number 29 but just feel that could have been done in private. What if Phillips wanted another number? As I said, love the gesture, but think it could have been a private conversation

You don't think they would've asked him first? I think they would've of.

 

[FootySmartSimpson]

With his break away speed out of the contest, he reminds me of A. Swallow. With his vision and use by hand, Cunnington.

Can't lose with this pick.

 

[Souup]

27 touches, 8 tackles in a preliminary final as an underager is nice.

His elite ability to keep his feet despite physical pressure, stoppage work, quickness over his first 5 steps and defensive work is really showcased in this video.

 

[Passmore]

The club have posted highlights in crystal clear 360p resolution.

Hot tip: Go to giantroo's channel to see the good stuff.

And if you subscribe to GR’s Patreon page he introduces the videos in the nude.

 

[King Corey]

And if you subscribe to GR’s Patreon page he introduces the videos in the nude.

No prizes for guessing which moderator just rushed off to purchase a subscription.

 

[ChoppyGun]

The club have posted highlights in crystal clear 360p resolution.

Hot tip: Go to giantroo's channel to see the good stuff.

It's ridiculous hey.

I also still can't believe we welcomed Russell to the club in a formal announcement still with a Bulldogs shirt on.

Very amateur hour continually by the club.

 

[Pykie]

27 touches, 8 tackles in a preliminary final as an underager is nice.

His elite ability to keep his feet despite physical pressure, stoppage work, quickness over his first 5 steps and defensive work is really showcased in this video.

Never loses his feet.

Lower center of gravity.

Cant wait to watch Rowell vs Phillips in 2021 when they line up on each other.

Would actually be a decent Rnd 1 fixture actually

 

[King Corey]

It's ridiculous hey.

I also still can't believe we welcomed Russell to the club in a formal announcement still with a Bulldogs shirt on.

Very amateur hour continually by the club.

I recall you saying something to that effect, is that fair dinkum?

 

[Passmore]

No prizes for guessing which moderator just rushed off to purchase a subscription.

Fair to say the “big boy” was pretty darn happy with Will Phillips.

 

[ChoppyGun]

I recall you saying something to that effect, is that fair dinkum?

Yep.

Have a look at first post in Jordan Russell

Jordan Russell

Age

37

Ht

188cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.1

4star

K

8.3

3star

HB

6.9

4star

M

4.9

5star

T

3.4

5star

No current season stats available

D

8.4

3star

K

3.8

2star

HB

4.6

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

3.4

5star

thread by NMFC Official welcoming him.

Bewildering.

 

[ferball]

I just worked out who he reminds me of. Not a footy player.

Different code/s.

Matt Rogers (he went to school with my next door neighbour, was an absolute gun):

 

[RHLK]

So if all of our mids are fit for round 1 who does Phillips come in for? Jed?

 

[Colbys Boots]

Kid needs to take smiling lessons from Ben Cunnington

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Ben Cunnington

Age

32

Ht

185cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

21.4

5star

K

9.0

3star

HB

12.4

5star

M

2.9

3star

T

4.7

5star

CL

5.6

5star

D

17.7

4star

K

6.0

2star

HB

11.7

5star

M

2.0

2star

T

4.0

5star

CL

4.0

5star

D

15.8

4star

K

6.4

3star

HB

9.4

5star

M

2.4

3star

T

6.2

5star

CL

3.0

5star

.

 

[Shinboner1]

So if all of our mids are fit for round 1 who does Phillips come in for? Jed?

higgins?

 

[big_e]

And if you subscribe to GR’s Patreon page he introduces the videos in the nude.

Have just discovered why he is called Giant Roo.

 

[Tas]

So if all of our mids are fit for round 1 who does Phillips come in for? Jed?

We will have to see if we can manage more than 25 players fit to play next year. Assuming everyone is fit and available you would assume the best 18 midfield would be Cunnington, LDU and Simpkin with Polec and Stevenson on the wings.

I would imagine he would start on the bench unless he has a blistering pre-season.

 

[Hojuman]

Have just discovered why he is called Giant Roo.

Where's that vid. of the Roo supporter at the airport ?