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Pies2016
Joined: 12 Sep 2014
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Post subject: In defence of Tom Phillips | |
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Thought his game against Brisbane was his best yet.
His aerobic ability to involve himself as an extra in defence and attack, are instrumental in us forcing the ball to the outside.
He is still only played 30 games, is durable and most importantly, he is CONSISTANT.
The wings have never been more important in football and he and Sidey are easily our best gut runners.
Yes, he makes mistakes, is terribly one sided but he just keeps getting the ball week in, week out as good as anyone.
At around pick 60 and virtually an automatic selection since the day he debuted, this kid has representaed great value.
Surely it’s time to ease up and finally give this kid the credit he deserves.
Last edited by Pies2016 on Sun May 06, 2018 9:09 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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dalyc
Joined: 02 Mar 2005
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No argument here. Even great sides need role players. He’s got a role he plays it well. _________________ Four legged animals good, two legged animals better |
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Jezza
2023 PREMIERS!
Joined: 06 Sep 2010 Location: Ponsford End
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Cops too much undeserved flak.
Love the way he goes about it. _________________ | 1902 | 1903 | 1910 | 1917 | 1919 | 1927 | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1935 | 1936 | 1953 | 1958 | 1990 | 2010 | 2023 | |
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HAL
Please don't shout at me - I can't help it.
Joined: 17 Mar 2003
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Sometimes I think love is just a biological urge. Other times LOVE seems like a spiritual quality. Love, unlike energy or matter, seems limitless. |
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Clemo
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Joined: 24 Mar 1998 Location: Mentone
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85% efficiency tonight - enuff said _________________ Go Pies !!!! |
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PyreneesPie
PyreneesPie
Joined: 22 Aug 2014
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Well said. He's getting better with every game he plays and he kept us in it with his aerobic capacity and ability to keep going when so many were so, so tired. |
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sherrife
Victorian Socialists - people before profit
Joined: 18 Apr 2003
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Totally, I posted this in the post-game thread:
Phillips was and has been excellent all year. 28 disposals @ 86% efficiency, 8 contested, 4 clearances plus a goal. He's becoming an extremely good contributor for such a young player, very reliable, and as he grows with confidence I bet his mistakes will drop. _________________ I would be ashamed to admit that I had risen from the ranks. When I rise it will be with the ranks... - Eugene Debs |
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PyreneesPie
PyreneesPie
Joined: 22 Aug 2014
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HAL wrote: | Sometimes I think love is just a biological urge. Other times LOVE seems like a spiritual quality. Love, unlike energy or matter, seems limitless. |
Especially when it concerns our beloved Pies Hall! |
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thebaldfacts
Joined: 02 Aug 2007
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Was not sold on him, but he is starting to win me over.
One of our best today. |
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slangman
Joined: 11 Aug 2003
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Phillips has taken his game up a notch the last month.
He was very good today. _________________ - Side By Side - |
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inxs88
Joined: 17 Aug 2014
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He gets the ball more and plays more than Aish _________________ I love the Pies, hate Carlscum |
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melliot
Joined: 07 Apr 2006 Location: Bendigo
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A good player. Not a great one. At least not yet. Is a consistent contributor most weeks. And a player oppositions need to worry about cos he can cause damage like death by a thousand cuts. |
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Donny
Formerly known as MAGFAN8.
Joined: 04 Aug 2002 Location: Toonumbar NSW Australia
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Did the trick, Pies'16.
Just after you opened this topic, Phillips scored 4, 5 and 4 in the next 3 GB Medal votes. _________________ Donny.
It's a game. Enjoy it.
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MatthewBoydFanClub
Joined: 12 Feb 2007 Location: Elwood
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He keeps getting votes from me, so he's more than just a good player. He's a very good player who has raised his game to a new level this year. One of the first picked players in the side and in line for his first top 10 finish in the Copeland trophy this year if he keeps this up. |
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AN_Inkling
Joined: 06 Oct 2007
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He's been good all year and showing more composure with ball in hand. Has actually shown an ability to finish in front of goals as well.
Becoming a good player and solidly in our best 22. _________________ Well done boys! |
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