Oppo Camp Tom Phillips (Traded to Hawthorn 2020)

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He missed out on the Rising Star nomination this week. Imagine if he played for Melbourne or someone, he'd probably win the whole thing.

 

[TradeDraft]

He missed out on the Rising Star nomination this week. Imagine if he played for Melbourne or someone, he'd probably win the whole thing.

or Dogs or Dawks

 

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To be fair, the AFL does tend to usually select a handful of first year players before selecting a second year nominee.

 

[Ketchup]

He missed out on the Rising Star nomination this week. Imagine if he played for Melbourne or someone, he'd probably win the whole thing.

He's probably kicked to more Melbourne players than Collingwood players this season

 

[Apex36]

Im saying he is lacking.
He needs to improve drastically to reach 250 games.
Very few get to that milestone and those that do you can see it early on.

His game has many weaknesses at the moment and one being decision making- which is enormous in the modern game riddled with pressure.

All sub-10 game players need to improve drastically to reach 250 games. That's like saying my car needs petrol to work. Stating the obvious.

 

[4tone]

Think about it- 250 games.
Some of our champions never played 250 games.

The odds of him getting to 250 are unlikely.

Ok ill think about it. But i still like what i said better right or wrong

 

[Saintly Viewed]

he's missing a right foot... but otherwise going OK at this stage for a guy with single figure games...got caught in a couple of sticky situations on friday and turned it over...not entirely his fault..

he goes well for a peg leg
He's adapting to the pace I'd suggest, but seems to get to the right spots, has incredible running, looks a terrific find

 

[Saintly Viewed]

As good as Pendlebury at 5 or Beams at 30?

Pendlebury was the all time one.

Especially because Ms Wilson gave us a bit raspberry for that one.

 

[Saintly Viewed]

Is anybody good at anything?

EFA
That might be more the question

 

[Hong Kong Pie]

Shame he didn't get it. I guess they're usually going to give it to the "higher" draft pick first, looks better for the system overall, doesn't it.

Oh well. Still, if he keeps up the growth and improvement that's the main thing, official AFL-endorsed accolades or not.

 

[sr36]

Shame he didn't get it. I guess they're usually going to give it to the "higher" draft pick first, looks better for the system overall, doesn't it.

He made the mistake of getting picked up late in his draft year. It would have been better if he was overlooked completely and overcome the heartache before pushing himself harder to improve and being drafted the following year. That's always a good story.

 

[Mkcaptain]

He made the mistake of getting picked up late in his draft year. It would have been better if he was overlooked completely and overcome the heartache before pushing himself harder to improve and being drafted the following year. That's always a good story.

Sorry if I'm missing a joke, but that was his story!

 

[THATSGOLD]

Probably needs a spell but I rate him.

 

[THATSGOLD]

Got plenty to offer & made a couple of blunders on Friday night, but getting experience at the top level should help him no end. Has a future I reckon.

Needs to go and make those errors in the vfl. Senior team can't afford those errors.

 

[frizzle]

Needs to go and make those errors in the vfl. Senior team can't afford those errors.

The senior guys aren't exempt from silly mistakes either. Probably unfair to single him out considering his inexperience. He has a big tank & always gets back to help the defence. I think we should persist with him.
He has plenty to come I believe.

 

[sr36]

Sorry if I'm missing a joke, but that was his story!

LOL. Whoops. If that's the case, the story will already be written, complete with quotes from his u18 coach about what a great hard working kid he is. Editors debating about whether to run it now or after he wins a nomination.

 

[Brad Goodman]

Needs to go and make those errors in the vfl. Senior team can't afford those errors.

If we were going to punish silly mistakes by dropping guys we'd never see Sidebottom in the team again!

 

[THATSGOLD]

If we were going to punish silly mistakes by dropping guys we'd never see Sidebottom in the team again!

I just don't think Phillips is running games out strangely as it seems. Gets big possessions in first halfs and goes missing a bit.

 

[Saintly Viewed]

I just don't think Phillips is running games out strangely as it seems. Gets big possessions in first halfs and goes missing a bit.

I think you'll find he runs through earlier in the match then others go there as the match furthers

 

[THATSGOLD]

I think you'll find he runs through earlier in the match then others go there as the match furthers

Should save him for the second half play 15 and 15 then 30 30.

 

[HFF]

All sub-10 game players need to improve drastically to reach 250 games. That's like saying my car needs petrol to work. Stating the obvious.

250 games…
Think about that number though.

 

[Apex36]

250 games…
Think about that number though.

It's a number which is crazy in itself to be predicting so early in a player's career. Not many footy players reach that mark, be it lack of talent or injuries etc shortening their career.

 

[Saintly Viewed]

Still looks like Ryan Gosling

There's a lot to be said for that

 

[Kappa]

He missed out on the Rising Star nomination this week. Imagine if he played for Melbourne or someone, he'd probably win the whole thing.

Phillips went at 55% DE and had 5 clangers... He really didn't have an amazing game. Cost us a few goals with dumb turnovers

 

[Maggie5]

Think I am a bit more lenient on young players.
The fact that he made mistakes means that at least he was doing enough of the right things to have the ball and as he becomes more confident and takes a bit more time, hopefully the mistakes will lessen.