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

[Spud11]

My dude, keep it up
Tough as a cats head. In and under everything!
Quite the moment for me when I got a WilPhil badge from the Roo stall on the way out of the game
Beautiful end to a beautiful day.
GO ROOS!!!!!

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

How many fumbles did he have for the game compared to others.

I’m not concerned with others.

He needs to fix it if he’s playing in the middle.

 

[pupstar]

I’m not concerned with others.

He needs to fix it if he’s playing in the middle.

Why is that.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Why is that.

Because if you fumble in close at his size, you’re cooked.

 

[Spud11]

This Shinboner belongs.

 

[pupstar]

Because if you fumble in close at his size, you’re cooked.

Could only listen on the radio today. How many fumbles did he have for the day.

 

[Grogg]

Could only listen on the radio today. How many fumbles did he have for the day.

**** all.

 

[Moti]

Didn't have a big impact on the game but didn't do anything bad. Tag is slipping though so not sure where he fits next week.

 

[Zebrah]

Could only listen on the radio today. How many fumbles did he have for the day.

**** all and no more than others.

 

[Fish Sticks]

A few on here overrating his game today… I think he will struggle to hold his spot with Wardlaw coming back

 

[Grogg]

A few on here overrating his game today… I think he will struggle to hold his spot with Wardlaw coming back

Who has over rated him today?

 

[InFineForm]

I’m not concerned with others.

He needs to fix it if he’s playing in the middle.

I was always of the impression that he was known for being clean.
And purely on that basis I'm going to assume the occasional fumble will drop off with a few more games. Hang tight. I reckon he'll be OK.

 

[Spud11]

A few on here overrating his game today… I think he will struggle to hold his spot with Wardlaw coming back

He didn’t destroy the opposition like some others but he’s really tough and in everything, never squibs a contest and gives it his all. That’s why I like him.

He’s an underdog player in my underdog side. I’m rooting for him, naturally

 

[Colby Cheer Squad]

He is SO good

Love him. Rowell still got away but he is learning.

Our new Ben Jacobs

It didn't seem to me to be a hard tag on Rowell. He was clearly manning Anderson and Miller at different times.

 

[CharlieMortdecai]

How many fumbles did he have for the game compared to others.

Just average, not super clean, not the fumbliest

 

[Grogg]

It didn't seem to me to be a hard tag on Rowell. He was clearly manning Anderson and Miller at different times.

Yeah Rowell was first quarter, then went to Touk and did a solid job. Stood Anderson who got away from him a bit, but I would like to see his TOG % to make an evaluation overall.

Edit: 69% TOG.


Only Tess and Taylor had less.

 

[pupstar]

Didn't have a big impact on the game but didn't do anything bad. Tag is slipping though so not sure where he fits next week.

Just average, not super clean, not the fumbliest

So did his job. Hopefully we keep sticking with him. Don't see why we wouldn't at the moment.

 

[pupstar]

Yeah Rowell was first quarter, then went to Touk and did a solid job. Stood Anderson who got away from him a bit, but I would like to see his TOG % to make an evaluation overall.

So played on 3 different players in one match which in my opinion even better. To change your focus on 3 different players throughout a game is a great effort and to hold your own even better.

 

[Spud11]

With LDU, Sheezel and Wardlaw he’ll be fine. If he can form some sort of foursome with those guys, he’ll make it.

When we’ve got guys who don’t go when it’s their turn, who get spooked like fraidy-cats and turn the ball over, when we’re wondering who to drop …I’m not starting with Phillips.
Especially when he seems to be at the bottom of so many packs.

I’m not biased, he just is what he is - a good honest footballer, I love his attitude and the way he goes about it, and I think he deserves a shot at developing with/like the other kids in our team.

Every band needs a solid AF bass player.

 

[Lomas]

Could only listen on the radio today. How many fumbles did he have for the day.

I was the same, listening to ABC, and although they said ‘fumble a few times’ they also talked up his game.
In between Ramanascus repeatedly underestimating the crowd size by quite a bit.

 

[giantroo]

 

[Colby Cheer Squad]

Yeah Rowell was first quarter, then went to Touk and did a solid job. Stood Anderson who got away from him a bit, but I would like to see his TOG % to make an evaluation overall.

Edit: 69% TOG.


Only Tess and Taylor had less.

I'm not sure exactly when Miller got injured but for a bloke who normally bring his own footy to games against us, he was unsighted even prior to being subbed out.

 

[kool kangas]

So did his job. Hopefully we keep sticking with him. Don't see why we wouldn't at the moment.

l would stick with WilPhil if it was between him and Taylor...

 

[Grogg]

I'm not sure exactly when Miller got injured but for a bloke who normally bring his own footy to games against us, he was unsighted even prior to being subbed out.

Agree on your first point. Subbed just st before half time I think, maybe early 3rd.

 

[Whereitallbegan]

Says he had 12 disposals, seemed to be more than that, a couple of fumbles but gee he is improving.

7 tackles , well played Will.

I haven’t had a chance to watch it yet, will tune later tonight, but you don’t generally mince your words or play favourites, so sounds like he continues to make some progress in his possible new role.