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34 minutes ago, Nasher said:

What happened there? Played 22 games last year and was a regular at Collingwood. Only played four games this year and three of them were as the medi-sub. Seems a ridiculously fast fade-away.

taking the spot of some more youth atm

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He was injured alot of this year.  but played good footy in the VFL and made his way back onto the Emergencies for the AFL side.

obviously didn't play the way Mitchell wanted.

was bloody good at the Pies, and our wing depth is our weakest area,  considering we can pay him peanuts and waste nothing in terms of picks could be a handy depth player.

also just as happy to get a kid and develop him

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4 hours ago, Nasher said:

What happened there? Played 22 games last year and was a regular at Collingwood. Only played four games this year and three of them were as the medi-sub. Seems a ridiculously fast fade-away.

Mitchell clearly doesn't rate him. Interesting nevertheless.

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2 hours ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Had a dodgy PCL and ankle all year. I wonder if Hawthorn will rookie list him. 

There was discussion that we were interested but the poos & wees got him.

I have no idea if he's cooked. But if not, he's definitely worth consideration.

The D/land discussion then, was around his speed, defensive effort and he seemed to be suitable to a wing/hbf position.

I'm getting old so may be my memory has faded.

Sorry out now..

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Hi guys,

Saw an article today saying that Tom Phillips hopes to be picked up by another club. Is he worth a look? When we had interest in Isaac Smith I know people also suggested Phillips as a decent wingman choice.

 

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I know there are some exceptions, but generally when a player has been let go by two clubs there are good reasons why that is the case. 

Not sure what the knock on Phillips is but I wouldn't be keen on picking him up based on his history.

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I am not against giving Tom Phillips a rookie spot? He is a pretty good kick and regularly kicks goals too. At least that is what I recall when he played at Collingwood before being traded to Hawthorn.

But only if he has recuperated from his injuries.

This would definitely be his FINAL chance at AFL level though.

Either way, he would be a better option than Oskar Baker as a wingman for the Demons.

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On 9/2/2022 at 4:25 PM, Nasher said:

What happened there? Played 22 games last year and was a regular at Collingwood. Only played four games this year and three of them were as the medi-sub. Seems a ridiculously fast fade-away.

Hawthorn got a new coach who realised players like Phillips were going to take them absolutely nowhere. 

 

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1 hour ago, Demonstone said:

I know there are some exceptions, but generally when a player has been let go by two clubs there are good reasons why that is the case. 

Not sure what the knock on Phillips is but I wouldn't be keen on picking him up based on his history.

Can’t hit the side of a barn by foot, a little shaky at the contest and is more of a kick chaser than a reliable position player from what I’ve seen.

His move from Collingwood was partly a salary dump, but he’d come down from this best form before that already. 

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20 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

Can’t hit the side of a barn by foot, a little shaky at the contest and is more of a kick chaser than a reliable position player from what I’ve seen.

His move from Collingwood was partly a salary dump, but he’d come down from this best form before that already. 

Yep, he was a must have in Fantasy football last year because he could rack up meaningless possessions.

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8 hours ago, Demonstone said:

I know there are some exceptions, but generally when a player has been let go by two clubs there are good reasons why that is the case. 

Not sure what the knock on Phillips is but I wouldn't be keen on picking him up based on his history.

Well he was part of the Collingwood salary dump so not really "let go" but why he wasn't getting a run at the Hawks is interesting 

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I think he is worth a punt.  last list spot, paid nothing, plays a position we are very shallow in, and brings some experience too.

If we have room give him a 1 year contract, then next year see what the draft looks like if it doesn't work out.

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