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

[Horizons_00]

Will is nowhere near the top of the list for biggest issues from today's loss.

I don't get the hate. He did his role and did it well.

 

[muttley45]

I saw Cornhole on the Footy show this morning insinuating that although he clearly quietened down Treloar, he should have gone to the Bont who was doing more damage, and bit later trotted out the old chestnut, we should have drafted Logan McDonald instead.

 

[Hojuman]

I saw Cornhole on the Footy show this morning insinuating that although he clearly quietened down Treloar, he should have gone to the Bont who was doing more damage, and bit later trotted out the old chestnut, we should have drafted Logan McDonald instead.

Logan " l can't kick a point to save my life " MacDonald ?

 

[FlyHigh18]

That is because he was an inside mid, where you play on instinct. Completely wasted him.

One of a thousand examples for the “there’s not enough talent in the league” thread

 

[Passmore]

I saw Cornhole on the Footy show this morning insinuating that although he clearly quietened down Treloar, he should have gone to the Bont who was doing more damage, and bit later trotted out the old chestnut, we should have drafted Logan McDonald instead.

Has he actually watched McDonald play? Maybe he's confusing him with someone else?

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[Blightys Barrel]

Logan " l can't kick a point to save my life " MacDonald ?

If that was a 1st or 2nd player, I would cut him some slack as the nerves clearly got the better of him. For a 4th year player it was a choke. Hopefully he learns fell that. The body language taking the shot was bad, and the end result reflected that.

I’m still happy we have Will, and maybe this new role is the making of him at our club. Would love to see him try and add a yard of pace over the Summer, in addition to building his tank up. Assumption here is that he resigns with the club.

 

[Shermanator]

Has he actually watched McDonald play? Maybe he's confusing him with someone else?

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Logan McDonald and Luke McDonald should both be working for their uncle - Ronald McDonald..

 

[archereleven]

Logan McDonald and Luke McDonald should both be working for their uncle - Ronald McDonald..

Here's a picture of Luke when he signed his multi year extension...

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[giantroo]

KANGAS TAGGER DETERMINED TO STAY​

NORTH Melbourne youngster Will Phillips has declared he sees his future at North Melbourne, having successfully broken back into the club's plans over an impressive last month.

Phillips has reinvented himself as a tagger recently and has completed successful jobs on Nick Daicos (14 disposals in three quarters), Clayton Oliver

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Clayton Oliver

Age

27

Ht

189cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

27.8

5star

K

9.5

4star

HB

18.4

5star

M

3.2

3star

T

6.3

5star

CL

6.3

5star

D

25.1

5star

K

11.1

4star

HB

14.0

5star

M

3.6

4star

T

5.6

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

19.2

5star

K

4.6

2star

HB

14.6

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

4.4

5star

CL

3.8

5star

(14 disposals) and Adam Treloar

1

Adam Treloar

Age

31

Ht

185cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

28.2

5star

K

12.9

5star

HB

15.3

5star

M

3.6

4star

T

4.9

5star

CL

4.6

5star

D

30.3

5star

K

16.3

5star

HB

14.0

5star

M

2.0

2star

T

3.3

4star

CL

5.8

5star

D

18.0

5star

K

11.2

4star

HB

6.8

5star

M

4.2

4star

T

2.6

4star

CL

1.6

4star

(22 disposals) in the past three weeks.

It's led to a series of improved Kangaroos performances throughout that stretch, with Phillips complementing a midfield group spearheaded by Luke Davies-Uniacke

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Luke Davies-uniacke

Age

25

Ht

188cm

Wt

89kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.1

3star

K

6.5

3star

HB

6.6

4star

M

2.5

3star

T

2.2

4star

CL

2.0

4star

D

7.0

1star

K

3.0

1star

HB

4.0

3star

M

2.0

2star

T

1.0

2star

CL

2.0

4star

D

9.8

3star

K

5.0

2star

HB

4.8

4star

M

1.6

2star

T

1.8

4star

CL

1.2

4star

, George Wardlaw, Tom Powell and Harry Sheezel.

Will Phillips tackles Tom Liberatore during the R16 match between North Melbourne and Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium on June 29, 2024. Picture: Getty Images/AFL Photos
Coming towards the end of his contract at Arden Street, Phillips' future had remained clouded throughout an extended VFL stint earlier in the campaign. However, the former No.3 pick is determined to now lock down a new deal at North Melbourne.

"I'll leave that up to my manager to discuss," Phillips told AFL.com.au last week.

"I love playing at North Melbourne, I love my teammates, I love this club. The spirit we've shown (over the past few matches) just proves to me, and I think to the fans as well, where we're heading. I want to be part of that.

"But, in terms of my contract, I'll leave that to my manager." – Riley Beveridge

 

[swaeney]

Stick it up your arse Sam McClure. He ain’t leaving

 

[Devski]

Everyone except Cam can see the writing on the wall. The talent is there and is already challenging premiership contenders.

If the kids are doing that now, in another 2-3 seasons a 10-15% improvement will see us wipe teams out

 

[Val Keating]

Great attitude Will

 

[FlyHigh18]

how can anyone not love this guy after that

 

[I Want To Believe]

Bleeds blue and white

 

[Chadwiko]

Thread is noticeably less junky the last few weeks. Love to see it.

 

[My Left Foote]

Thread is noticeably less junky the last few weeks. Love to see it.

Give them time, you know they're here lurking, waiting and hoping for a poor performance so they can post, "I told you so" etc.

 

[Its a Process]

One thing that has also stood out, especially against Melbourne was how clean he was when the game went up a notch in the last quarter.

The kid loves the Club and hopefully he gets a two year deal and fully cements his place in our midfield rotation during this time.

 

[FootySmartSimpson]

Thread is noticeably less junky the last few weeks. Love to see it.

D’Head posters who have no idea about Will gone subterranean that’s why…

 

[Disco Dew]

D’Head posters who have no idea about Will gone subterranean that’s why…

It’s glorious

 

[My Left Foote]

Thread is noticeably less junky the last few weeks. Love to see it.

Oh dear, I just got the junky reference, only took me an hour. Well played.

 

[bennymate]

Straight to Rowell this week

 

[Horizons_00]

Bleeds blue and white

Never in question.

This is completely different attitude to Cam

 

[giantroo]

Straight to Rowell this week

Anderson.

 

[archereleven]

Anderson.

Or Flanders.

Rowell will try to quell LDUs' influence

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[R00StaR]

KANGAS TAGGER DETERMINED TO STAY​

NORTH Melbourne youngster Will Phillips has declared he sees his future at North Melbourne, having successfully broken back into the club's plans over an impressive last month.

Phillips has reinvented himself as a tagger recently and has completed successful jobs on Nick Daicos (14 disposals in three quarters), Clayton Oliver (14 disposals) and Adam Treloar (22 disposals) in the past three weeks.

It's led to a series of improved Kangaroos performances throughout that stretch, with Phillips complementing a midfield group spearheaded by Luke Davies-Uniacke, George Wardlaw, Tom Powell and Harry Sheezel.

Will Phillips tackles Tom Liberatore during the R16 match between North Melbourne and Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium on June 29, 2024. Picture: Getty Images/AFL Photos
Coming towards the end of his contract at Arden Street, Phillips' future had remained clouded throughout an extended VFL stint earlier in the campaign. However, the former No.3 pick is determined to now lock down a new deal at North Melbourne.

"I'll leave that up to my manager to discuss," Phillips told AFL.com.au last week.

"I love playing at North Melbourne, I love my teammates, I love this club. The spirit we've shown (over the past few matches) just proves to me, and I think to the fans as well, where we're heading. I want to be part of that.

"But, in terms of my contract, I'll leave that to my manager." – Riley Beveridge

he's a keeper! So much more upside in him. I didn't realize he had a double bout glandular fever which id read in a different article recently and how thats effected him not only psychically but mentally.