Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn: Ethan Phillips. 2024 SSP.

[Dewnior]

Him being tall is not the be all and end all. Lets see how he goes against the bulldogs

What I was trying to say (not very well) is that at least Phillips has the physical tools to match it with the beasts. But we all know the key to success in this game is what's above the shoulders.

I don't think we'll get a gauge on that after 1 game.

 

[eldorado]

He certainly has the "McEvoy" gene, the one that makes you look like a 40 year old in your early 20s...


...or that he's just walked off the set of a World War II movie...Private Ethan "Bluey" Phillips, Kokoda track...

 

[Judd2Sewell]

He certainly has the "McEvoy" gene, the one that makes you look like a 40 year old in your early 20s...


...or that he's just walked off the set of a World War II movie...Private Ethan "Bluey" Phillips, Kokoda track...

There's the face of a man that's seen some things

 

[burner1]

Good luck to Ethan today - just hope expectations are managed here.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

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There's the face of a man that's seen some things

 

[eldorado]

 

[HoldingThe Ball]

I'll call it now - Phillips MUST play in 2024.

The back 6 needs to be 'fixed' by Sam so they acn grow as a unit.

As soon as he came on today the back 6 showed STRUCTURE.

Sic and Scrim immediately had the freedom to intercept and we looked better.

Scrimshaw Phillips Amon

Impey Frost Sicily

I don't want to see Weddle in the backline ever again

 

[eldorado]

I don't want to see Weddle in the backline ever again

Possibly a slightly over the top reaction to the first pre-season game of the year?

 

[Tony3163]

Possibly a slightly over the top reaction to the first pre-season game of the year?

Just slightly.

 

[matey]

Scrim has been consistently solid

 

[HedgeFund]

Possibly a slightly over the top reaction to the first pre-season game of the year?

 

[Lawsy]

I'll call it now - Phillips MUST play in 2024.

The back 6 needs to be 'fixed' by Sam so they acn grow as a unit.

As soon as he came on today the back 6 showed STRUCTURE.

Sic and Scrim immediately had the freedom to intercept and we looked better.

Scrimshaw Phillips Amon

Impey Frost Sicily

I don't want to see Weddle in the backline ever again

We may have lost the first practice match and have a few things to work on but are you sure you weren't watching more of your avatar than the game?

Hold firm, we'll get better!

 

[HoldingThe Ball]

Possibly a slightly over the top reaction to the first pre-season game of the year?

Just slightly.

We may have lost the first practice match and have a few things to work on but are you sure you weren't watching more of your avatar than the game?

Hold firm, we'll get better!

Fair call - this is what happens when you sneakily watch the game at work!

 

[CHUBBSS]

Fair call - this is what happens when you sneakily watch the game at work!

 

[The Jet From Poowong]

Did he play any more game time v WB after the main game. Looks a prospect as he has the ability to read the flight of the ball really well. Might be a surprise packet this season

 

[SSSSSS]

Thought he was solid. Did some nice things.

I think Frost will get the first crack at FB but Phillips should be next in line.

 

[Brant]

Thought he was solid. Did some nice things.

I think Frost will get the first crack at FB but Phillips should be next in line.

They have to be played together next week.

 

[suburb whispers]

When it’s all said and done, Ethan Phillips will have had a far better career at Hawthorn than James Blanck. He’s a keeper.

 

[TazHawk15]

When it’s all said and done, Ethan Phillips will have had a far better career at Hawthorn than James Blanck. He’s a keeper.

The kid has not even played an AFL game yet.

When it’s all said and done, your post was idiotic.

 

[eldorado]

When it’s all said and done, Ethan Phillips will have had a far better career at Hawthorn than James Blanck. He’s a keeper.

Errr...

On what basis have you managed to draw this somewhat definitive conclusion?

 

[Brant]

Errr...

On what basis have you managed to draw this somewhat definitive conclusion?

 

[eldorado]

 

[cryptor]

Errr...

On what basis have you managed to draw this somewhat definitive conclusion?

 

[lethalselbow]

Thought he was solid. Did some nice things.

I think Frost will get the first crack at FB but Phillips should be next in line.

I haven't seen any of the game. Who did he play on?

 

[Alite]

Thought he was solid. Did some nice things.

I think Frost will get the first crack at FB but Phillips should be next in line.

Agreed. I re-watched the 3rd quarter of the match sim with a focus on Phillips. As you say, he did some good things. The run back to intercept as the 3rd man up was his highlight. This showing his reading of the game. But less obvious was the fact that he spoiled well. I think he either won or halved all of his contests. You cannot ask for more than that from a key backman.

He also did nothing wrong. He hit his targets with his disposal and continually presented as a “get-out-of jail” option, which was occasionally used.

It was a good first audition for a place in the Hawks round 1, best 22.

Does he have the tank for 4 quarters of AFL? Who knows. But he has been doing it in the VFL for a few years and so he has a solid base from which to improve.

Well done big man. I’m looking forward to your next outing, hopefully against the Dogs in the pre-season game.