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

[Karanicolas]

That high half forward who becomes an extra mid but also an attacking option is probably the hardest position on the ground.

But the most damaging if done right. If Will frees Sheez up to play that role, then hooley Dooley.

This is the role Cam Rayner now plays so well. But would prefer Duursma to play this role as you want Sheezel in the action as much as possible.

 

[FootySmartSimpson]

This is the role Cam Rayner now plays so well. But would prefer Duursma to play this role as you want Sheezel in the action as much as possible.

Simply due to positional desperation on field, we have not yet seen Sheezel’s main strength from his u18 footy - goals scoreboard impact.

 

[The Dark]

Simply due to positional desperation on field, we have not yet seen Sheezel’s main strength from his u18 footy - goals scoreboard impact.

Yeah this. Also goal assists

 

[chubbspeterson]

Hope so; he blanketed Daicos and then well the rest is you know…

He's finally had a clear run at it (knock on wood), been able to get himself in great shape.
Sounds like the poor guy hasn't had that much luck with his health, even the end of season 2024.

 

[Arthur Cloke]

I think Will Phill needs to concentrate on the small forward role. His midfield days are gone.

Only problem is he is competing with Konstanty, Hansen Jr, Paine and Harvey.

 

[Ashley B]

Would be good to see Will cement his spot in the team . We have more depth so it will be harder for him. Big Al sees him as a midfielder but he is down the order. Small forward or small defender perhaps .

 

[Moti]

Would be good to see Will cement his spot in the team . We have more depth so it will be harder for him. Big Al sees him as a midfielder but he is down the order. Small forward or small defender perhaps

It is a tough discussion considering he has barely been out of the centre square. While Tom Powell has played all over the place, Will has been a prime mid and that's about it. It wouldn't be a bad thing to have him play a different role in the VFL for a month but I am sure he would hate that after 5 years and on a one year contract.

 

[Ashley B]

I really think he can be part of the seniors going forward . Our list is finally looking better so having players of Will’s ilk in the reserves is somewhat of a positive. But he is unlikely to stay if he is just a back up .

 

[Disco Dew]

Only problem is he is competing with Konstanty, Hansen Jr, Paine and Harvey.

This is a pisstake yeah?

 

[FootySmartSimpson]

This is a pisstake yeah?

Arthur has run with this joke at least twice in the 24 hours. I laughed out loud on both occasions.