Tom Phillips apologies here

[sr36]

We now have a Triplett of Fonzies

You're still missing my mentor - this board's Fonzie of Fonzies.

The only clue I'll give you is a paraphrasing of my favourite Fonzie line on this board.

Look, the conversation has moved on from there.

 

[The Magnificent Seven]

Just nobody jump the shark, OK?

 

[CFC2010]

You're still missing my mentor - this board's Fonzie of Fonzies.

The only clue I'll give you is a paraphrasing of my favourite Fonzie line on this board.

Look, the conversation has moved on from there.

Another clue please?

 

[jackcass]

You are most definitely wrong, and thank goodness you are.

Oh, so Phillips has never had games with lots of very poor disposal, wasn't ever fumbly under pressure, wasn't ever poor defensively... well there you go, not sure what I was watching then...

If that was the case then I'll happily admit I was wrong but all of us know that isn't the reality.

 

[Cousin of Daicos]

I've already admitted I never liked him to begin with.

But I also said he's definitely growing on me.

If he can find a way to improve both his disposal and decision making, he'll become a genuinely great player.

 

[sr36]

Another clue please?

The poster in question may be offended, so I'm not going to get any less obscure. You're usually all over Fonzies like a 1950s schoolgirl, so I reckon you'll work it out. Just look out for the tactic below. It's the new Heeeeeeeeeeeeeyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy:

The conversation has moved on. No point in rehashing old ground.

 

[Horaceg]

Geez, I thought this page may have gone further than 6 pages by now.

 

[Hong Kong Pie]

We now have a Triplett of Fonzies

Yep, sure do!

 

[Kirby]

The poster in question may be offended, so I'm not going to get any less obscure. You're usually all over Fonzies like a 1950s schoolgirl, so I reckon you'll work it out. Just look out for the tactic below. It's the new Heeeeeeeeeeeeeyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy:

 

[Brad Goodman]

If he can find a way to improve both his disposal and decision making, he'll become a genuinely great player.

More than he has already you mean. You make it sound like Phillips 2018 is identical to Phillips 2017...

 

[sr36]

Yep, sure do!

Clever name for a marital aid. Shape looks OK, but they appear way too small.

 

[Cousin of Daicos]

More than he has already you mean. You make it sound like Phillips 2018 is identical to Phillips 2017...

Um...no

All I said was improve.

I didn't say his disposal or decision making was shit. That's how you chose to interpret my post.

I would have figured that my saying "He's grown on me" would suggest he's improved on last year? If I didn't like him at first and I thought he hadn't improved since last year, then how would he grow on me?

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

Um...no

All I said was improve.

I didn't say his disposal or decision making was shit. That's how you chose to interpret my post.

I would have figured that my saying "He's grown on me" would suggest he's improved on last year? If I didn't like him at first and I thought he hadn't improved since last year, then how would he grow on me?

I couldn't really fault his disposal last week and he certainly knows where the sticks are in terms of kicking majors.

 

[jmac70]

Oh, so Phillips has never had games with lots of very poor disposal, wasn't ever fumbly under pressure, wasn't ever poor defensively... well there you go, not sure what I was watching then...

If that was the case then I'll happily admit I was wrong but all of us know that isn't the reality.

Some of us have a little more patience, and understand that development takes time. Others like to focus on the negatives.

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

Some of us have a little more patience, and understand that development takes time. Others like to focus on the negatives.

I think even you would admit that Philips' improvement has been quite extraordinary to the average player.

 

[The Plowking]

Some of us have a little more patience, and understand that development takes time. Others like to focus on the negatives.

This.

Maynard, Phillips, Cox,
Even veterans like Varcoe.
So much maligned.
And as if every drafted player comes in and performs to perfection right off the bat.

 

[The Plowking]

I think even you would admit that Philips' improvement has been quite extraordinary to the average player.

Don't agree.
Think it's just been a gradual improvement with game time.
I get the feeling people are looking to him differently now the experts are putting a glowing spotlight on him.

 

[jmac70]

I think even you would admit that Philips' improvement has been quite extraordinary to the average player.

Phillips is extraordinarily but it’s not a miracle. Just the result of hard work and steady improvement.

 

[Quicky]

Phillips is extraordinarily but it’s not a miracle. Just the result of hard work and steady improvement.

I think sometimes people forget it takes time to develop. Consistency and a good block of games in a defined role and good tutelage.

 

[jackcass]

Some of us have a little more patience, and understand that development takes time. Others like to focus on the negatives.

Yeah, clearly I've got form....

or maybe not....

Criticism was valid, you can choose to try and paint that any way you like, but it doesn't change the facts. Much like his form over recent weeks doesn't expunge the cause of such criticism.

 

[Apex36]

Some of us have a little more patience, and understand that development takes time. Others like to focus on the negatives.

Just because a player improves doesn’t mean that former criticisms of their game weren’t valid.

It’s great that Phillips is rapidly improving his poise with ball in hand, but if you say you didn’t have your heart in your mouth every time he got the ball at this time last year then you’re a goddamn liar.

 

[sr36]

Just because a player improves doesn’t mean that former criticisms of their game weren’t valid.

It’s great that Phillips is rapidly improving his poise with ball in hand, but if you say you didn’t have your heart in your mouth every time he got the ball at this time last year then you’re a goddamn liar.

CFC2010 not my mentor though.
I definitely agree with the first paragraph, but think that Phillips' ball use and composure has always been harshly viewed. He's always showed moments of calm and awareness amongst moments of being rushed and panicked. It was standard talented youngster ball use. If he was a highly rated kid, we would have just said that he needed time to adjust to the pace, which was the reality.

 

[CFC2010]

CFC2010 not my mentor though.
I definitely agree with the first paragraph, but think that Phillips' ball use and composure has always been harshly viewed. He's always showed moments of calm and awareness amongst moments of being rushed and panicked. It was standard talented youngster ball use. If he was a highly rated kid, we would have just said that he needed time to adjust to the pace, which was the reality.

I think his improvement this year has been phenomenal.

Not getting the kudos that he deserves IMO. His two way running is a joy to watch live.

 

[JJ14AU]

Hopefully he can keep going for the rest of the year and keep getting the Kudos.

Good chance to make the AA squad of 40 and if he somehow made the final 22 would be wrapped.

Always thought a team needs at least 2 In the AA side to really signify their rise into finals. With Grundy being our best shot and Howe/Treloar in considerations; it speaks volumes when someone like Phillips are in talks as well.

 

[sr36]

Hopefully he can keep going for the rest of the year and keep getting the Kudos.

Good chance to make the AA squad of 40 and if he somehow made the final 22 would be wrapped.

Always thought a team needs at least 2 In the AA side to really signify their rise into finals. With Grundy being our best shot and Howe/Treloar in considerations; it speaks volumes when someone like Phillips are in talks as well.

In my mind our AA chances at this stage:

Grundy: If picked today would be a certainty.
Howe/Crisp: Serious contenders
Sidebottom: Chance
Treloar, Pendles, Phillips: Outside chance