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

[7577969923]

Like King Corey, I don't think it's inconceivable that Charlie gets back on a list - if Corey Wagner can, Lazaro has to be chance. But just ATM, he wasn't showing AFL attributes, no point of difference

Four seasons for a handful of games that are best 22 standard, awesome.

Have you sought help for your pathalogical need to comment on every post that offers any positive feedback on Will or tries to see that he has a future with the club? It's seriously not healthy.

 

[Chip Scab1]

I'm not one to defend Will, but had he had CL's unmolested run at it from a physical stand point. I'd be pretty confident he'd be best 23.

Jack Mahony got onto another list.

Lazz is a better prospect.

I reckon you would have also been close to better, Andy.

 

[Masked Avenger]

For me, it's pretty simple for Will

He needs to lift his athletic profile significantly if he wants a 10 year career.

He'll stay in the pack if he doesn't improve his break away speed or his contest to contest running (endurance)

He can genuinely football.

 

[shinboner magic]

From what I’ve seen he has outperformed both Sheeze & LDU in match sims, but it’s only pre-season training so not sure that means too much…

This.

How does his form compare to in season LDU / sheez

 

[Fish Sticks]

How does his form compare to in season LDU / sheez

His ‘in season form’ has been sh*thouse compared to LDU & Sheez.
That’s not the question I was responding to though…
Looking back, it was you who asked how WP’s form compared to LDU & Sheez in this pre-seasons match sims.
I just answered your question as I’ve seen 2 match sims the last 2 weeks.
I’m not really sure what you are asking or what point you are trying to make?

 

[shinboner magic]

His ‘in season form’ has been sh*thouse compared to LDU & Sheez.
That’s not the question I was responding to though…
Looking back, it was you who asked how WP’s form compared to LDU & Sheez in this pre-seasons match sims.
I just answered your question as I’ve seen 2 match sims the last 2 weeks.
I’m not really sure what you are asking or what point you are trying to make?

Yes I do know will form previously hadn’t been up to scratch
How does wilphi preseason form compare to the other 2 in season form.
Thanks for the reply.

 

[Junk yard]

Yes I do know will form previously hadn’t been up to scratch
How does wilphi preseason form compare to the other 2 in season form.
Thanks for the reply.

How on earth could you expect someone to make a comparison between Will's match sim and sheezel and LDU's in season form?

 

[Harvey Manfrenjensenden]

I'm calling his football ability as I saw it.

That old chestnut

 

[The Talent Scout]

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

 

[shinboner magic]

How on earth could you expect someone to make a comparison between Will's match sim and sheezel and LDU's in season form?

Just his opinion- not going to say but you told me he was in Brownlow form yada yada

 

[The Talent Scout]

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.

THAT'S THE ATTITUDE DuckYeah!

 

[Samsquanch]

Wow lots of hate for Laz. He was a limited footballer who tried his very best. Absolutely not his fault we selected him.

There are worse players than Laz with premiership medals. Many worse than Will as well.

 

[Chip Scab1]

That old chestnut

I dunno what else would you call the Cat? He was short, slow, soft, a shit kick and didn't kick goals. As a small forward who never was injured, I would have assumed the odd goal or tackle or something positive. He was a good bloke, a good team mate and never did anything wrong by the club, so I guess you entitled to a differing opinion.

I won't call him a cat in the future, I'll call him a nice young man if that makes you and others feel better.

 

[Karanicolas]

There are worse players than Laz with premiership medals. Many worse than Will as well.

Lazzaro’s ball handling was not clean and he could not improve it. They made the right call as that costs you when the contest gets red hot in crucial games.

 

[Fish Sticks]

Yes I do know will form previously hadn’t been up to scratch
How does wilphi preseason form compare to the other 2 in season form.
Thanks for the reply.

Oh ok… I get what you are asking now, but that is kind of impossible to answer.
Pre-season form & in season form are incomparable, as the heat on the players & the ball is not the same.
Also Will is a vastly different player to both LDU & Sheezel, so again not sure how to compare.

Will has looked great in match sims & IMO has been our second best performed midfielder, behind Powell (who has looked sublime)
I thought Will looked pretty good last pre-season too, but it didn’t translate into real season form, so who knows!?
He does look fitter, faster & more proactive/confident this time round though. Fingers crossed.

 

[Twangler]

Oh ok… I get what you are asking now, but that is kind of impossible to answer.
Pre-season form & in season form are incomparable, as the heat on the players & the ball is not the same.
Also Will is a vastly different player to both LDU & Sheezel, so again not sure how to compare.

Will has looked great in match sims & IMO has been our second best performed midfielder, behind Powell (who has looked sublime)
I thought Will looked pretty good last pre-season too, but it didn’t translate into real season form, so who knows!?
He does look fitter, faster & more proactive/confident this time round though. Fingers crossed.

It would be an extraordinary feat for Will to go from fringe best 22 to the equal of a player on the cusp of AA selection. Best case and most optimistic scenario might be him matching Powell’s in season form last year but even getting close to that would be a really positive result!

 

[Jasemon]

Jy a very big rap for Will in his presser today. Confidence can do wonders for an athlete’s form and continuity in his body plus clear support from his teammates and especially leaders would be powerful for Will’s self-belief. Super excited to see how pre-season form translates into the real stuff for Will more than any other playing our list.

 

[DuckYeah]

Super excited

Pet hate.

That and high rise terminal are like fingernails on a chalk board

 

[SnowRoo]

Geez i wish everyone could stop bickering and bitching in here, has become very toxic.

Just wish the kid well and hope he can get it together and add value to our squad and team.

We are North supporters, we all want success, we all want wins, we all want this club to return to relivance.

Once this ship turns no one will care who's opinion was right or wrong.

Support Will as a player on our list please stop with the nasty big man keyboard warrior crap.

The better Will gets the better for us all.

I for one wish him nothing but the best!

Smash it Will

 

[DuckYeah]

Geez i wish everyone could stop bickering and bitching in here, has become very toxic.

Just wish the kid well and hope he can get it together and add value to our squad and team.

We are North supporters, we all want success, we all want wins, we all want this club to return to relivance.

Once this ship turns no one will care who's opinion was right or wrong.

Support Will as a player on our list please stop with the nasty big man keyboard warrior crap.

The better Will gets the better for us all.

I for one wish him nothing but the best!

Smash it Will

Willbah will be that player you saw in his draft year.. 2025 the season? Could be

 

[Zondor]

Pet hate.

That and high rise terminal are like fingernails on a chalk board

Fun fact. My Dog’s name is Hate. :stern look

 

[DuckYeah]

Fun fact. My Dog’s name is Hate. :stern look

Dim sim?

 

[ferball]

Fun fact. My Dog’s name is Hate. :stern look

I hope you name the stuff you feed him Brady!

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[Zondor]

I hope you name the stuff you feed him Brady!

On CPH2069 using BigFooty.com mobile app

I feed “her” Mr Presumptuous Magic Mushrooms and as such she thinks Brady is “The Bomb”. :stern look

 

[BlueandWhiteinmyBlood]

Lazaro was cat from the moment I laid eyes on him. Will at least, could be good with a clear run at it.

No he wasn’t. He was a pure mid but unfortunately for him that was the one spot on the list we had covered. It was no surprise when he actually played in the guts for an extended period, a game down in Geelong comes to mind, he played his best footy. I won’t be shocked to see him dominate in the VFL playing full time in the pivot then back on an AFL list. My local pub is North Port Hotel and they are major sponsors of the Borough and I’m looking foward to walking down and watching him a few times this year.