Player Watch #29: Will Phillips [Part II] - Extends to End of 2025

[Chadwiko]

It's still an uphill battle for the bloke but anyone who doesn't wish the very best for him is an arse.

And that's exactly what pisses me off the most. A few people on here who actively root for players they dislike to fail.

Grinds my gears.

 

[northbergs]

Thanks all good thankfully no chronic fatigue. Was good as gold after a month.

Opened my eyes to how seriously shit glandular fever can be.

Took my 10 year old daughter 8 months to get back to her normal self last year after catching glandular. A sporty kid, she missed out on playing her usual 2 games a week of netball and basketball, and could only do a full week at school in term 4 (she developed first symptoms in February). Before she got it, I too had no idea what Glandular can do. We’re hoping this year she can get back to the same level with her sport.

I also met someone on a flight during the year who said she has consistently throughout her life had to battle with fatigue as a result of getting glandular as a teenager. Making you think that Will’s progress may have been legitimately slowed by glandular.


Sent from my iPhone using BigFooty.com

 

[Chip Scab1]

Oh I have absolutely no doubt there are one or two people who post on here regularly who would much prefer to be right than to win a few games. It's sad and frankly neurotic but it's the way they choose to be.

I also don't think anyone is doing "I told you so" just yet. All that I'm reading here is a sense of encouragement with perhaps a little relief and hope based around the clear indications that Will has returned in ripping nick and has taken on board the directive to get in the gym and build size and strength. Everyone is aware that he is in a contract year and is fighting for his career. It's still an uphill battle for the bloke but anyone who doesn't wish the very best for him is an arse.

Not saying you might not be right, but someone who has been on a NMFC forum for near on 20 years is probably not interested in being right more than having a decent team to support.

You can absolutely believe what you want, but to me this doesn't strike me as one of those instances.

Any one who dedicates as much time and effort into North is ok by me. We aren't easy to support, I would have probably stopped if I hadn't seen two flags live by the time I was 17. The young fans that we do possess have my absolute respect. The old ones who are just hanging around for one more (like my Dad) - I get it.

The key message is we need everyone. We can't exactly be picky - with that in mind, let's NGA and play the Indian kid for hearts and minds/bums on seats and atmosphere at games alone. They can bring their food trucks as well, I'd give the $20 Chicken Makhani in a Garlic Naan a ****ing work over, at half time on a freezing cold Sunday at the dome.

 

[The Brady Bunch]

And that's exactly what pisses me off the most. A few people on here who actively root for players they dislike to fail.

Grinds my gears.

Well yeah, and I know I shouldn't make light of mental illness but anyone who does actively "root" for the failure of a player, knowing that it is almost certainly against their own interests as a North Melbourne supporter, is kind of ****ed in the head.

 

[Northball]

Well yeah, and I know I shouldn't make light of mental illness but anyone who does actively "root" for the failure of a player, knowing that it is almost certainly against their own interests as a North Melbourne supporter, is kind of ****ed in the head.

AFL players can seem larger than life so much so that people forget they’re just kids plucked out of high school and dropped on a national stage WHILE navigating the occasional difficulties of being a young man

I’m wrapt for Will and really excited to see how he goes this year. The way he has prepared himself is nothing short of inspiring and sets a fantastic example for the whole playing list. There’s no denying how bad he wants it. If he can play to his strengths and combine that fitness with his natural talent… phwoah, kid could be the next Sam Mitchell

 

[LETSGOKANGAS]

Took my 10 year old daughter 8 months to get back to her normal self last year after catching glandular. A sporty kid, she missed out on playing her usual 2 games a week of netball and basketball, and could only do a full week at school in term 4 (she developed first symptoms in February). Before she got it, I too had no idea what Glandular can do. We’re hoping this year she can get back to the same level with her sport.

I also met someone on a flight during the year who said she has consistently throughout her life had to battle with fatigue as a result of getting glandular as a teenager. Making you think that Will’s progress may have been legitimately slowed by glandular.


Sent from my iPhone using BigFooty.com

Good to hear mate hope she is back 100% this year.

 

[DuckYeah]

He gets the fitness component tight, developing an elite tank over the course of the season. He will be a staple in the midfield.. Hes a beautiful kick of the footy and can hit the scoreboard.. will be a midfield asset.

Come on Wilbah! You got this.

 

[Zondor]

Sillygit > Snrubs :stern look

 

[Zondor]

Yeah true but more importantly, anything to change the topic from "Will Phillips appears to be having a strong pre-season" because that would be anathema to old Captain Bringdown.

Righto Mr Presumptuous. The Silly One is on the money. Casting that rod was all that post was. If truth be told I like Will Phillips. Have had the pleasure of speaking to him on a number of occasions. Great Guy. I hope he has a monster season for the Mighty NMFC. As for you. You know me and should know better. How I continue to confuse and bamboozle bananas like you after all these years is amusing. :stern look

 

[The Dingrel]

AFL players can seem larger than life so much so that people forget they’re just kids plucked out of high school and dropped on a national stage WHILE navigating the occasional difficulties of being a young man

I’m wrapt for Will and really excited to see how he goes this year. The way he has prepared himself is nothing short of inspiring and sets a fantastic example for the whole playing list. There’s no denying how bad he wants it. If he can play to his strengths and combine that fitness with his natural talent… phwoah, kid could be the next Sam Mitchell

Righto Mr Northball,,,,,,WilPhil is in my fantasy team.

 

[The Brady Bunch]

Righto Mr Presumptuous. The Silly One is on the money. Casting that rod was all that post was. If truth be told I like Will Phillips. Have had the pleasure of speaking to him on a number of occasions. Great Guy. I hope he has a monster season for the Mighty NMFC. As for you. You know me and should know better. How I continue to confuse and bamboozle bananas like you after all these years is amusing. :stern look

Are you required to signal a loud beeping sound when you back the truck up like that? You've dumped enough shitposts on Will along with several others on the list. You don't get to pretend they don't exist.

 

[Daniltchenko You Beauty]

Just in case people were getting too enthusiastic about Will's preseason, in comes Debbie Downer.

Bizarre comment. Not sure if you are aware but we have a lot of good young midfielders and there are limited positions for them in an Australian rules football team so having positional flexibility is helpful if a player like Will would like a game. Hopefully this has been helpful for you too.

 

[The Brady Bunch]

Bizarre comment. Not sure if you are aware but we have a lot of good young midfielders and there are limited positions for them in an Australian rules football team so having positional flexibility is helpful if a player like Will would like a game. Hopefully this has been helpful for you too.

I think you may have misunderstood my post. I wasn't having a crack at you. I was appreciating your positivity regarding Will (whether he plays midfield or elsewhere). The Debbie Downer comment was in relation to another poster.

 

[chubbspeterson]

Daniel McConnell became a top 50 player of the AFL and he had Glandular Fever so enough of the excuses. :stern look

BS. He was rubbish. Even my WCE mate told me he was no good. Horrible trade.

 

[Sillygit]

 

[Its a Process]

Couldn’t have asked for a better opportunity. He’s done the work, surely he will get his chance whilst George rehabs. Hope he makes it and becomes a premiership player with his, seems like a great kid.

 

[Chewy Chewman]

On one hand the shattering news on George really is somewhat alleviated by the opportunity now for Will to come on and show us what he can do.

 

[Chadwiko]

Couldn’t have asked for a better opportunity. He’s done the work, surely he will get his chance whilst George rehabs. Hope he makes it and becomes a premiership player with his, seems like a great kid.

You're right, but I'm weirdly disappointed for Will that Wardlaw has gotten injured.

Because I reckon Will was on his way to forcing himself into the best 22 even with a fully healthy team. Now there will be some who try and argue that the only reason he's playing is because of injuries to others which I think is unfair to Will.

 

[Disco Dew]

You're right, but I'm weirdly disappointed for Will that Wardlaw has gotten injured.

Because I reckon Will was on his way to forcing himself into the best 22 even with a fully healthy team. Now there will be some who try and argue that the only reason he's playing is because of injuries to others which I think is unfair to Will.

Those that try to argue that are doing so in bad faith. They can get ****ed.
Surely no one will attempt such a thing though…

 

[Zondor]

Are you required to signal a loud beeping sound when you back the truck up like that? You've dumped enough shitposts on Will along with several others on the list. You don't get to pretend they don't exist.

There is a difference Snrubs to thinking that someone has flaws in his game and pointing them out to wanting them to succeed. Go your hardest in bumping my posts. You know you want to. Be my guest. Unlike you I will not change my username. :stern look

 

[Liam Boy]

You're right, but I'm weirdly disappointed for Will that Wardlaw has gotten injured.

Because I reckon Will was on his way to forcing himself into the best 22 even with a fully healthy team. Now there will be some who try and argue that the only reason he's playing is because of injuries to others which I think is unfair to Will.

When Andrew Swallow won the 2009 B&F, do you think anyone held it against him that he'd been a late in for Liam Anthony in Round 1? That he didn't earn his spot fairly through merit? It'll be fine. We'll celebrate him all the same.

 

[Passmore]

You're right, but I'm weirdly disappointed for Will that Wardlaw has gotten injured.

Because I reckon Will was on his way to forcing himself into the best 22 even with a fully healthy team. Now there will be some who try and argue that the only reason he's playing is because of injuries to others which I think is unfair to Will.

Really, who gives a shit what anyone else thinks? Sometimes you just need a break...Andrew Swallow was a late in and went on to win a Syd...

Sent from my SM-A908B using Tapatalk

 

[Chadwiko]

When Andrew Swallow won the 2009 B&F, do you think anyone held it against him that he'd been a late in for Liam Anthony in Round 1? That he didn't earn his spot fairly through merit? It'll be fine. We'll celebrate him all the same.

Will Phillips reminds me a lot of Swallow.

I love and loved both men.

 

[ferball]

There is a difference Snrubs to thinking that someone has flaws in his game and pointing them out to wanting them to succeed. Go your hardest in bumping my posts. You know you want to. Be my guest. Unlike you I will not change my username. :stern look

You don't need to when you have 475 of them. :sterner look

 

[Zondor]

You don't need to when you have 475 of them. :sterner look

Do you honestly think that? :stern look