The Footy Phil

After 192 games, Phil Davis has announced his retirement from the AFL. And after 138 episodes, the final episode of The Footy Phil is here and it's a bumper episode to go out on.0:00: We reflect on the birth of The Footy Phil3:40: Phil reflects on this week and his final VFL game last weekend6:30: When Phil retired for the first time last year16:05: Phil's greatest learnings24:33: What's next for Phil28:27: Alicia's tribute30:19: Does Phil regret playing on this season?37:27: What he learned becoming captain at 21 and the influence of Callan Ward44:10: His favourite footy memories45:11: The kidney injury that almost forced him out of the game50:57: Reflecting on the 2019 Grand Final52:45: His favourite opponent to play on54:37: We end with a bit of footy chat - The finals scenario, the score review and which GIANTS make the All Australian teamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's getting to the business end of the season which means schedules are impossible, but we've still done our best to bring you a new episode of The Footy Phil featuring Phil Davis, Alicia Eva, Alison Zell and special guests Callan Ward and Adam Kennedy.  What's On: 0:00: Welcome back to a new month and it's the sixth episode of The Footy Phil for season 2023 with plenty happening and plenty of special guests.  1:29: A GIANTS update – We re-cap a huge week and a huge month since our last episode in the midst of a seven-game winning streak, what the scenario is for the final three games of the season and where Phil is up to.  13:15: All the latest from across the AFLW world as the girls return to the field for the first time in season 2023 as they get set to play a practice match against the Power this weekend.  31:27: It's an original GIANT takeover as Phil is joined by Callan Ward and Adam Kennedy for a very fun chat.  44:42 It's the Final Countdown - Recommendations and teammates of the week as we wrap up this week's episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's plenty of new faces (and voices) as The Footy Phil returns with fill-in co-host Adam Kennedy joining Phil Davis and Alison Zell, as well as special guest Jason Gillbee. What's On:0:00: Welcome back to a new month and the fifth episode of The Footy Phil for season 2023 with a fill-in guest co-host, Adam Kennedy.3:08: A GIANTS update - Phil catches us up on his rehab and return, Adam talks about his new role as a VFL coach and we assess what's gone right over the past month, with the GIANTS winning four of their past five.18:29: All the latest from across the AFL world. We chat about the ladder after 17 rounds and the path to finals, the clarity over the dangerous tackle, Damien Hardwick's departure and Phil puts his AFLPA hat on to fill us in on the AFLW CBA.30:39: Each week we'll introduce GIANTS fans to new faces at the club and this week's guest is one of the newest but one of the most famous as we welcome rookie Jason Gillbee to the podcast.44:53 It's the Final Countdown - Recommendations and teammates of the week as we wrap up this week's episode, including a very special Ashes-inspired shout out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's four months into the footy season and time for a mid-season check-in. Phil Davis, Alicia Eva and Alison Zell dissect the 'green shoots' at the GIANTS, a mid-season report card for across the AFL comp and we catch up with one of our favourites in Adam Kennedy.0:00: Another month, another Footy Phil in a season going simultaneously fast and slow.1:45: It's time to check in on the new-look GIANTS in season 2023 - we review both the AFL and VFL teams' starts to the season with plenty of 'green shoots' to be found.14:00: We run our eye over the AFL comp with a mid-season report card featuring our favourite teams and players to watch so far this year.26:20: One of our favourites is back at the club and back on the mic with Adam Kennedy as he chats about his tough surgery, the recovery, a present he got from the backline group and what he's hoping to focus on for the rest of the season.36:57: It's the Final Countdown - Recommendations and teammates of the week as we wrap up this week's episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Footy Phil is back for a seventh season and it's already May. It's budget time, it's a third of the way through the AFL season and it's time for the third episode of the year.0:00: Welcome back to a new month and the third episode of The Footy Phil for season 2023 with the whole gang here this week.3:56: A GIANTS update - a third of the way through the season, we assess the performances of the AFL and VFL sides and talk about two topical (and favourite) players; Tom Green and Jack Buckley.15:39: All the latest across the AFL world in a month busy with announcements: Gather Round, the Tassie team, the new AFL CEO, the MRO and Tribunal and booing is all on the agenda.31:20: Each week we'll introduce GIANTS fans to new faces at the club and this week's guest is one of the newest as we welcome number one draft pick Aaron Cadman to the podcast.45:11: It's the Final Countdown - Recommendations and teammates of the week as we wrap up this week's episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second episode of the new season, we review the GIANTS' first four weeks, chat about another setback for Phil, get some thoughts on Gather Round, consistency at the Tribunal and find out more about Finn Callaghan.0:00: The trio is finally back together.1:22: We dissect the first month for the GIANTS - the good, the bad and the consistent. We talk about some young draftees as well as the players that have impressed so far. We also chat to Phil about another setback he's had to endure.16:06: All the latest across the AFL world as the AFL prepares for Gather Round in the City of Churches. We chat about the teams that have impressed and the teams that have ... not. We also chat about what players wants from umpires, the MRO and Tribunal and how to make players change their behaviour.32:13: Each week we'll introduce GIANTS fans to new faces at the club and this week we're joined by young gun Finn Callaghan. He shares some fun facts about himself as well as who he lives with and who he looks up to at the club.37:58: It's the Final Countdown - Recommendations and teammates of the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Footy Phil is back for a seventh season! Entering his 15th year in the AFL, Phil Davis will be joined by AFLW captain and development coach Alicia Eva as well as GIANTS Head of Media, Content and Communications Alison Zell each month across the season to dissect the latest happenings in the GIANTS - and AFL - world.In the first episode of the new season, Alicia is absent while she graduates from a Masters of Psychology (a constant overachiever) so Alison and Phil preview the 2023 season - a season of new.0:00: Welcome to the new season, Fun Facts of the Week6:00: The new GIANTS: Adam Kingsley, his coaching staff, what he's brought in his short time at the club, what the GIANTS' game style will look like and who are Phil's picks for All Australian, Kevin Sheedy Medallist and leading goal kicker?22:30: All the latest across the AFL world as the countdown to the first bounce of the season is on - We preview the season, cover off all the major awards, talk about the impact of a fourth umpire and the latest news in protecting players from concussion.33:30: Each week we'll introduce GIANTS fans to new faces at the GIANTS but for this week only we're chatting to an old(er) face - An open and honest Phil speaks about how close he was to retirement, why he chose to play on and what he hopes to get out of this year.43:30: It's the Final Countdown - Recommendations, Teammates of the Week and a shout out to GIANTS Netball who kick off their season this week too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Footy Phil wraps up for season 2022 as Phil, Alicia and Alison go on a wander through the year. They wrap up the 2022 season on-field for the GIANTS, talk about the positive to talk out of the season but Phil tells fans to be "disappointed not despondent".  The team also cover off the finals series, naming their grand finalists, premiers, Norm Smith Medallists and Brownlow winner. Alicia then talks about the AFLW pre-season and the players to watch as the NAB AFLW Season Seven kicks off this Sunday for the GIANTS, taking on the Western Bulldogs at IKON Park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00: Welcome It's a Thursday miracle as we're all in the studio together! Fun Facts of the Week (animal themed) 5:45: From the West of the Town A VFL review and the fight for finals What we're lacking at the moment - but remember, "football's played by humans" What can be fixed in a short period A Super Saturday! 12:13: Around the Grounds The bold Carlton statement ... It's still anyone's game 19:48: Phil Me In - Phil on Eddie 22:16: The Final Countdown Teammate(s) of the Week: Alicia, Alyce and Emily Recommendations: - Get a dog- Colleen Hoover novels- Alberto's Lounge in Surry Hills See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The team's back together and back in business for a bumper episode of The Footy Phil. We chat where the team's at, who wants the final finals spot and why we just love a debutant (particularly this week). 0:00: Welcome A Phil update What's keeping Alicia busy Fun Facts of the Week 11:44: From the West of the Town A GIANTS check in Where the VFL's at Two big Sydney Derbies and why ladder position doesn't matter 20:20: Around the Grounds The race for the eight - who wants the final spot? A dissection of the finals moments of the Collingwood-Essendon game The remarkable CV of Joel Selwood ahead of his 350th game 40:22: Phil Me In - We just love a debut 48:01: The Final Countdown Teammate(s) of the Week: Braydon Preuss, Pepa Randall, Jacob Wehr Recommendations: Leek's debutant speech (https://www.gwsgiants.com.au/video/1183315/leek-aleer-to-debut?videoId=1183315&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1658991763252) and Daisy's response (https://www.sen.com.au/news/2022/07/21/pearce-replies-to-commentary-criticism/) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alicia's back! But in iso ... welcome to another edition of The Footy Phil. 0:00: Welcome What's been happening - Alicia's in iso … Fun Facts of the Week 8:10: From the West of the Town The Hawks win The big wet Callum Brown's inclusion Taking on the Power 17:15: Around the Grounds Are we seeing a new Premiership contender? The games that matter Health and Safety protocols are back - good/bad? 26:30: Phil Me In - Coaches Being Backed In 29:00: The Final Countdown Teammate(s) of the Week: Lachie Ash, Sam Jacob, the AFLW team check in Recommendations: Alicia takes over: music, book and TV show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phil and Alison (sans Alicia) are back with the latest episode of The Footy Phil with AFLW draft-themed fun facts, Phil's first game under Mark McVeigh and the one club, three teams mentality. 0:00: Welcome Remote and missing a member but still here for some fun Fun Facts of the Week - AFLW draft themed 3:39: From the West of the Town Phil's experience being back on field His first game under Mark McVeigh Were there any nerves? What can we take into this week? The kids are taking over 13:13: Around the Grounds What a round of footy as we re-cap round 15 What a round of footy (this weekend) Should a red card or sin bin be introduced? Now it's time to make your move - win games and make finals 22:45: Phil Me In - One club, three teams We chat about GIANTS Netball's heart-breaking final seconds loss in the Preliminary final and how the involvement of netball and AFLW changes the environment of the club. 26:55: The Final Countdown Teammate(s) of the Week: Braydon Preuss, Lachie Ash, the rehab team and Jacob Hopper Recommendations: Friday Night Lights, fresh flowers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The trio reunite for the latest episode of The Footy Phil featuring a GIANT return, playing offensive footy and a mutual love of musicals. 0:00: Welcome What's been happening - Alicia's back! Fun Facts of the Week 6:40: From the West of the Town The shootout Playing offensive football What Sunday's game might look like Guess who's back … The mental drain of the past 12 weeks 13:39: Around the Grounds Melbourne v Brisbane What a round of footy They've drawn us back in 20:15: Phil Me In - VFL 27:21: The Final Countdown Teammate(s) of the Week: Callan Ward, Alicia Eva Recommendations: - Lisbon (the city) - The Wild Atlantic Way (Ireland) - Throw something out if you're only 50/50 (life advice) - Go see Moulin Rouge (the musical) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Footy Phil is (finally) back and while Alicia takes a well-deserved European holiday, Phil and Alison dissect the new-look GIANTS, chat about the blockbuster Bulldogs clash and provide an exciting update on Phil's return to the field. 0:00: Welcome What's been happening Fun Facts of the Week 4:00: From the West of the Town The Brisbane and North wins The impact of changing things Maintaining freshness The Bulldogs rivalry 12:33: Around the Grounds Fight MND game The pressure on number one picks AFLW pre-season begins 20:03: Phil Me In - Bye rounds 24:49: The Final Countdown Teammate(s) of the Week Recommendations See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00: Welcome What's been happening Fun Facts of the week 4:36: From the West of the Town Changes we saw/liked Managing illness Different voices - Phil on bench VFL report 18:15: Around the Grounds Are we bored of footy? The benefit of two byes Umpire blaming Footy's an entertainment product 28:15: Phil Me In - The career transition post-football from an AFL and AFLW perspective 40:43: The Final Countdown Teammate(s) of the Week: Jacob Wehr x 2, Nicola Barr Recommendations: - Harry's House by Harry Styles - The American (movie and book) - The Staircase documentary on Netflix See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The team are back with the latest episode of The Footy Phil. Wholesome and uplifting fun facts of the week, Phil gives us an insight into what's changed under the McVeigh era and the Phil Me In baton gets handed to Alicia as she explains the new AFLW CBA and what the long-term vision of the AFLW should be. 0:00: Welcome What's been happening Fun Facts of the week 3:30: From the West of the Town A quick review of the Carlton game VFL update The McVeigh era 16:20: Around the Grounds Sir Doug Nicholls Round and its importance Taunting in AFL From little things, big things grow 27:36: Phil Me In - The baton is handed to Alicia on the AFLW CBA and vision for the future 33:19: The Final Countdown Teammate(s) of the Week - Callan Ward playing for Leon - Annalyse Lister and her role in AFLW negotiations - Thinking of Conor Stone and Brent Daniels Recommendations: - Phil: Buy a coffee maker - Alicia: In the clearing by J. P. Pomare - Watch the third quarter of GIANTS Netball v Collingwood Magpies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A big week at the GIANTS so Phil Davis, Alicia Eva and Alison Zell pause to reflect on Leon Cameron's impact at the club, the legacy he leaves and their favourite stories.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest episode of the Footy Phil is here and Alicia is back as the team discuss the win over the Crows, a "quiet" week in footy and why Cooper Hamilton is Phil's new favourite. 0:00: Welcome What's been happening Fun Facts of the week 7:02: From the West of the Town How good's winning? Lachie, Stephen and Josh respond Alicia on Cooper and Connor MVG - a changing of the guard VFL report 17:40: Around the Grounds A quiet week in the footy world Pressure moves to the Bombers Tassie and the JackJumpers - The big picture discussion about a 19th team The report into umpire abuse 28:00: Phil Me In - Kick ins as stats 31:00: The Final Countdown Teammate(s) of the Week - Cooper Hamilton sucking up to Phil - Isadora “Foopsie” McLeay returning to the field - Braydon Preuss being an anti-teammate Recommendations: - Coachella 2022 playlist on Spotify - Met Gala red carpet - Author Taylor Jenkins Reid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's an Alicia-less episode of The Footy Phil this week with an unbiased review of the loss to the Saints, why it's not all doom and gloom at the GIANTS and the perils of being a ruckman. 0:00: Welcome Where's Alicia? Fun Facts of the week 4:52: From the West of the Town An unbiased review of the St Kilda game GIANTS on the road The pressure on Leon What's to be gained the next few weeks? 14:38: Around the Grounds The new-look top-eight: Fremantle, St Kilda, Carlton, Collingwood Is the ruck too dangerous? The record of stand-in coaches 22:10: Phil Me In - The next CEO of the AFL 26:26: The Final Countdown Teammate(s) of the Week Recommendations: - Selling Sunset LA - Our Great National Parks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00: Welcome What's been happening - Why's Phil in Melbourne? Fun Facts of the week and a review of the best Easter chocolate 6:56: From the West of the Town What's the go with our form? How do we fix it? The VFL juggernaut rolls on 15:17: Around the Grounds The winners and losers A shout out to Rory Sloane MRO, umpires and inconsistencies 29:40: Phil Me In - The Big Games Who gets them and why? The flow-on effects 37:34: The Final Countdown Teammate(s) of the Week Recommendations: - 24 - Bombshell - Prison Break - Bridgerton (again) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest episode of The Footy Phil, with Phil Davis, Alicia Eva and Alison Zell, is here with the the call for Alicia to captain/coach dominating the headlines along with the legacy Gillon McLachlan leaves in the game. Welcome What's been happening Fun Facts of the week 3:15: From the West of the Town Where did it go wrong against Fremantle? What's Phil seeing? How do you get back on track? Alicia's VFL wrap 12:32: Around the Grounds AFLW news - signings, coaches Gillon McLachlan's legacy 24:57: Phil Me In - Alicia Takes Over The call for Alicia to captain/coach 29:26: The Final Countdown Teammate(s) of the Week Recommendations Summer Footy Show recommended listening: https://omny.fm/shows/the-summer-footy-show/episode-7-2022-were-past-aspiration See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Footy Phil is back after an accidental break with Alicia Eva joining Phil Davis and Alison Zell to re-cap all the talking points from the round of footy. 0:00: Welcome What's been happening - The missing week and where's Alicia? Fun Facts of the week 6:21: From the West of the Town Mindset coming in, getting a win What Phil saw from afar The key moments: Cogs back to his best? Ash in a tagging role. Preuss' debut. The crowd How do you back that up? 18:23: Around the Grounds Buddy 1000 New teams at the top of the ladder - Carlton, Hawthorn, Collingwood AFLW wrap: AFLW Awards, Gab Trainor Medal and Grand Final predictions 31:52: Phil Me In - Facing injury The feeling when Phil went down Attacking the rehab process The “human element” of injury 37:06: The Final Countdown Teammate(s) of the Week Recommendations - Bridgerton season two on Netflix, Love Stories by Trent Dalton See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Footy Phil is back for season six with a very special new addition. AFLW captain, VFL assistant coach and all-round superstar Alicia Eva will join Phil Davis and Alison Zell in 2022 to re-cap all the talking points in the round of footy. 0:00: Welcome back Introducing our new friend Who's in the same league as Daisy Pearce in terms of becoming an AFL coach? Fun fact of the week is back 7:50: From the West of the Town A “weird” loss Translating pre-season to round one Where to from here 16:35: Around the Grounds What can you take out of round one? Who impressed The coach who was “humbled” 26:42: Phill Me In - Pre-Season Games When the pre-season is basically the actual season What's the right number of games? 31:00: The Final Countdown Teammate(s) of the Week Recommendations - Inventing Anna on Netflix - The Rescue on Disney - Range: Why generalists triumph in a specialised world by David Epstein See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the next step on this weird and wonderful journey, the Footy Phil comes to you live from somewhere above Australia. 0:00: Welcome to the Footy Phil A unique location for this week's Footy Phil Where, when and how on the journey to the semi-final 4:05: From the West of the town How the elimination final was won The unusual prep How does a defender cope with that final quarter? Finding another level for the semi-final Who impressed Phil? 12:40: Around the Grounds Do we like no pre-finals bye? The “no surprises” round one Who impressed  Where the Grand Final will be played 19:48: Phil Me In - Just what has happened since the final siren … Life at Barnbougle Tassie quarantine Preparing for Friday night football How has the team adapted (again) 28:11: The Final Countdown Tips of the Week: Ozark, Draft Day Teammate(s) of the Week: Adam Kennedy (and Happy Birthday Phil!) and Zach Sproule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Footy Phil is back for a brand-new episode as we get to the business end of the season. 0:00: Welcome to the Footy Phil New week, new plans How are we feeling? Fun Facts of the Week 5:55: From the West of the town How Phil saw the “convoluted game” Farewelling Eddie Betts and Levi Casboult Wrapping up the big news: Jesse Hogan contract extension, Jacob Hopper and Toby Greene in the All Australian squad, Connor Idun recognised with the Rising Star nomination 15:45: Around the Grounds What a final round The reason why the Friday night game lost the “vibe” Farewelling some greats The percentage game How the GIANTS landed pick two 22:45: Phil Me In - Finals time Why finals footy is different What it comes down to Where the games will be won Our girls are in Saturday's Super Netball Grand Final 23:54: The Final Countdown Tips of the Week: The Office, season two of Ted Lasso Teammate(s) of the Week: Isaac Cumming, Jacob Hopper, Toby Greene See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Footy Phil is back to explain why Friday night wins are the best, Phil's predictions proven right and a tribute to Eddie Betts. 0:00: Welcome to the Footy Phil A big week of celebrations Fun Facts of the Week 3:02: From the West of the town The perks of Friday night wins Tim's flexibility Playing the way we want to play The equation from here 9:18: Around the Grounds It's round 23 and guess what … the top eight isn't set Phil's predictions proven right Where should finals be played? 18:18: Phil Me In - Eddie Betts The impact of Eddie Betts on and off-field “It's hard to think about someone who's had a more positive impact on the game” Why Eddie invited Phil to stay with him A tribute to other retirees 23:54: The Final Countdown Tips of the Week: Coffee shops and The Voice Teammate of the Week: Braydon Preuss Non-Teammate of the Week: Jacob Hopper See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a super snappy edition of The Footy Phil as Adam Kennedy joins us to re-cap one of the best wins in club history, Josh's contract news and why he's on the celery juice … 0:00: Welcome to the Footy Phil Welcome Adam Kennedy Fun Facts of the Week 4:34: From the West of the town One of the best wins in history Where Adam and Phil watched Callum Brown playing forward for the first time The Miracle on Ice 8:50: Around the Grounds A round of upsets Best wishes to Sam Docherty Eddie Betts and the burden of standing up to racism Toby's tribunal and appeal 15:05: Phil Me In - Josh Kelly's new contract The boost it gives the club The long-term commitment His new celery juice diet … 19:25: The Final Countdown Teammates of the Week: Nick Haynes, Adam Kennedy, Braydon Preuss Tip(s) of the Week: Luxe Listings Sydney, Love Island UK Phil's Non-Tip of the Week See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A super sized Footy Phil to re-cap the move back to Melbourne, taking it up to a top team and the ins and outs of concussion from someone going through it. 0:00: Welcome to the Footy Phil Checking in on Phil after his concussion Fun Facts of the Week 7:45: From the West of the town Recovering from a terrible start What positives do you take from taking it up to a top team? Injuries v opportunities  James Peatling's debut 18:33: Around the Grounds Hard to watch football when you're moving states … Footy without fans, yay or nay? The coaching handover - can you ever really know how successful a coach is without being on the inside? 28:00: Phil Me In - Concussion Phil's concussion like no other he's experienced What's involved in a concussion test? “It's purely scary” A Jacob Hopper update The process from here for Phil and Jacob 42:39: The Final Countdown A very special mutual Tip of the Week - Footy Banners, a Complete Run Through Teammates of the Week: The Staff See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A brand new Footy Phil to re-cap a “strange” game and a weird week. 0:00: Welcome to the Footy Phil The team reunites after nine days in quarantine Fun Facts of the Week - Olympic themed 5:37: From the West of the town The “strangest scoreline I've ever seen” Difference between first and second half Why did Phil decide mid-game he needed to go to hospital? Leon's favourite: Brent Daniels Lachie Ash's role on Darcy Parish 15:08: Around the Grounds Well wished to Ben Cunnington The AFLW Draft Why Phil was “disappointed” we're not harder on head high contact 20:57: Phil Me In - The Olympics A fortnight that unites the nation What sports does Phil like to think he could play? Athletes at their very best and the small period of time they have to showcase it 26:53: The Final Countdown Tips of the Week Teammates of the Week See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new week, a new state and a brand new situation for one member of the Footy Phil team as we re-cap the chaos that was the last seven days. 0:00: Welcome to the Footy Phil Alison's in iso and has all the inside info on how it went down (Phil's) Fun Fact of the Week 6:14: From the West of the town The chaos before the Derby What happened inside the change rooms How Toby Greene and Matt de Boer took the news The start What changed at half-time How the fans are feeling Some key players: Stephen Coniglio and Tanner Bruhn 16:53: Around the Grounds A wrap of the round The big winners The big almost-winners Let the players (and staff) live 26:01: Phil Me In - Succession Plans A quick diversion - Wishing Dusty well A reflection on the Kevin Sheedy and Leon Cameron coaching succession plan  32:10: The Final Countdown Much-needed Tips of the Week See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jake Riccardi joins this week's episode of The Footy Phil to chat about the wind in Ballarat, Jake's football progression and a comprehensive wrap up of the hottest hub topic - Euro 2020. 0:00: Welcome to the Footy Phil Jake Riccardi joins this week's podcast, for a very special reason Fun Facts of the Week 5:17: From the West of the town VFL wrap The loss to the Suns What's the wind factor actually like? How's Jake assess where he's at with his football 15:10: Around the Grounds A wrap of the round The big winners The finals race is still wide open A look ahead to the Sydney Derby 23:20: Phil Me In - Euro 2020 Jake gets this week's Phil Me In segment to update us on the hottest topic out of the GIANTS' Melbourne hotel A full wrap of the GIANTS' Euro 2020 sweep Who took it the most seriously - and who deserves to have lost Where Jake - a proud Italian fan - watched the final between England and Italy The reaction and a look ahead 36:20: The Final Countdown Tip of the Week Teammate(s) of the Week See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Green joins this week's episode of The Footy Phil to chat about his return and answer some GIANTS trivia while Phil gets passionate about being “patient and open-minded” on expansion. 0:00: Welcome to the Footy Phil Tom Green joins this week's podcast Fun Facts of the Week 7:02: From the West of the town Is Tom the GIANTS' winning edge? Where the game was won Tom's final quarter How do you replicate that effort? 20:22: Around the Grounds The “final eight is set” debate The rest of the action from round 16 “Stop being so literal, Tom” 26:30: Phil Me In - Expansion With the two newest expansion teams set to go head-to-head again this weekend, Phil gets passionate about the criticism of the Gold Coast SUNS and why you have to be “patient and open-minded” 37:53: The Final Countdown Tip of the Week Teammate(s) of the Week Tom's NBA Finals chat See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The banter is high and the analysis even higher as Jacob Hopper joins this week's episode of The Footy Phil live from Melbourne.0:00: Welcome to the Footy PhilJacob Hopper's back to join The Footy PhilA bit's happened in the past week …Fun Facts of the Week7:48: From the West of the townThe feeling after the loss to the HawksHow it played out at the MCGHow do you find consistency?Young players being dropped to VFL - Lachie Ash and Tom Green18:10: Around the GroundsThe weekend of footyThe top eight STILL isn't setThe MRO decision on head-high contact gets a tick of approval24:48: Phil Me In - COVID uncertaintyThe move to MelbourneThe impact on those left behindThinking of those in the Sydney lockdownHow the uncertainty plays on your mindWhy the speculation makes things harder32:55: The Final CountdownTip of the Week: Book and TV recommendations and the importance of routineTeammate(s) of the Week

0:00: Welcome to the Footy PhilFun Facts of the Week4:33: From the West of the townPhil's return to AFL levelHis first chance to see the young backline up closeCarlton's hot streak and what you do out on fieldWhat did you tell Toby before his torp?Matt de Boer's role and how often you can play a tagger14:07: Around the GroundsThe Friday night blockbuster - Did you back Gary Rohan in? Where the game was wonCan Joel Selwood's legacy be tarnished?The Suns and where they're atThe Tassie crowdBacktracking - the David Mackay tribunal decision, the outcome and the process28:03: Phil Me In - ReviewsHow they work and why Phil wants to be part of one“We should be constantly reviewing”What's a week-to-week review versus a formal one31:36: The Final CountdownTip of the WeekTeammate(s) of the WeekThe COVID uncertainty ahead

0:00: Welcome to the Footy PhilPhil comes through with another special guestWas Jack Buckley right about the Staples Centre last week?Fun facts galore: How many viruses are in the world right now?5:35: From the West of the townHow do you feel walking off after a draw?What was Adam thinking when the ball was in his hands at the end of the game?How does this game get reviewed?Mummy - a “thug”?16:50: Around the GroundsA short but sweet roundGeelong's impressive performanceRichmond still in itThrilling matches24:40: Phil Me InA tribute to Nathan Buckley and where to next for him30:35: The Final CountdownTip of the week: Mare of Easttown (again), the Tik Tok bread hack and don't forget Tom Green in the Rising Star raceTeammates of the Week: Phil and Adam nominate themselves

0:00: Welcome to the Footy PhilWho is Jack Buckley?He was the son of Ben, now he's the Father of JackFun facts of the week: The first President/son showdown, the most offensive era of basketball ever9:50: From the West of the townRound 11 wrapThe half-way mark predictions: Club champion, most improved, rising star, surprise packet, who we want to see more of19:35: Around the GroundsThe furnace at CarltonPhil's top two teams (and not the ones you'd expect)Is the top 8 really set?Jack's childhood: Santa doesn't come to Tigers supporters28:30: Phil Me InCOVID patienceThe impact of hubsWhere to now …31:30: The Final CountdownTip of the week: Mare of EasttownTeammate of the Week (and not for a good reason …)The hard-hitting questions: how does the court at the Staples Centre change over?

A new episode of The Footy Phil is here as Phil re-caps a special win, discusses the cohesion between the MRO and Tribunal and reveals Connor Idun's stellar nickname.0:00: Welcome to the Footy PhilWhat Phil was thinking heading to the gameAn update on puppy parenthoodFun facts about the ‘new-car smell' and methane4:51: From the West of the town“It's all about the sum of the parts”Sticking to taskThe rise and rise of Jack BuckleyBeating the Eagles at their own gameIt started in the midfield again16:12: Around the GroundsThe Dees go downThe Bulldogs assert their dominanceClose resultsBuddy v Nat FyfeThe upcoming Sir Doug Nicholls Round24:37: Phil Me InThe discrepancy between the MRO and tribunalWhen and how do we protect the headHow do we find consistency?36:15: The Final CountdownBest on Ground: Nick Haynes' intercept king mantle and Nick Shipley's optimismConnor Idun's amazing nicknameTip of the week: We're having a break …

A new episode of The Footy Phil is here as Phil adjusts to life as a parent, revels in the success of his Rising Star campaign and puts the burden on senior coaches on the agenda.0:00: Welcome to the Footy PhilPhil's new life as a puppy parent to WallyThings he's learnedA tip of the week about NASA space suits4:57: From the West of the townWhy it's so hard to take on the TigersExperience v systemThe rising star of Tom GreenJack's role on Jack, Connor Idun's impactA new week, a new captain17:45: Around the GroundsNorth Melbourne get their first winThe Demons now 9-0, are they Phil's premiership favourite?Damien Hardwick's comments on playing at Marvel Stadium: “it's all about perspective”The Patrick Cripps injury situation: should club's be revealing players' injury for their own betterment?25:30: Phil Me InThe burden on senior coachesWhy ex-players are less likely to take it onHow do we alleviate the pressure?32:33: The Final CountdownTip of the week It's a dog's life (again), get yourself a Kindle and get readingBest on Ground: The foundation eight

A new episode of The Footy Phil is here as Phil and Alison dissect a tight win over the Bombers, work through how to replace Lachie Keeffe and some plaudits for a couple of ex-GIANTS.0:00: Welcome to the Footy PhilPhil's foggy feedbackFun facts of the weekThe new puppy is coming …5:22: From the West of the townAn “interesting game”Sam Taylor should concede the first goal of the game every weekHow you “decide” to play the way you wantThe Bombers are actually in good formTanner Bruhn's impactJacob's match-winnerZach Sproule's celebrations14:57: Around the GroundsA tale of two halves in Richmond v GeelongJeremy Cameron's Big Day Out - a “top-10 performance”Melbourne keep their unbeaten streak alive in an “ugly” gameThe Prison Bars debateCarlton and the weight of expectation24:58: Phil Me InSurprise injuries to key playersThe two ways you cover injuries - youth v role playersHow do we structure up without Lachie Keeffe35:03: The Final CountdownBest on Ground - Sam Taylor being Sam Taylor, Dylan Shiel's Sydney visit, Jacob Hopper's pride in Phil's renovationsTip of the week - Dogs are just like babies (maybe don't trust Phil on this one …)

A new episode of The Footy Phil is here with special guest Adam Kennedy who shares his taco hack, theory on renting two houses at the same time and why he messed with last week's Rehab Report … oh and we chatted some footy too.0:00: Welcome to the Footy Phil • All of the fun facts • Meeting Alba Jacobs • How does Kenners get home … • The sad story of the round: Adam Tomlinson and Kiera Austin9:34: From the West of the town • A complete performance • A good weekend all round - the VFL result • Jake Riccardi shows us playing defence is easy • The heartwarming story of Jesse Hogan17:50: Around the Grounds • Thursday night team selection - yay or nay? • Judging 15m in the air • The Suns' success at the ‘G27:32: Phil Me In • A campaign begins …32:18: The Final Countdown • Tip of the Week - A new couch project, where to (not) sit on the plane, how to eat tacos • Best on Ground - Adam Kennedy v Braydon Preuss in the rehab stakes and Kenners' theory on living in two separate houses at the same time

In this week's episode, Phil and Alison dissect Friday night footy, cover Phil's pet peeve and act as Presidents of the Adam Tomlinson Fan Club.0:00 - This week's episode• Why Phil hates missing Friday night footy• Fun facts of the week7:37 - From the west of the town• The first three quarters v the rest• Why the fourth quarter let-down happened• The game style• Will Jesse Hogan and Lachie Whitfield return?21:25 - Around the grounds• ANZAC Day football• The Dees' performance and our friend Adam Tomlinson's crucial role• Who is “the best defence in the comp”?• The ladder still isn't figured out yet …30:29 - Phil me in: Cheap stats• Why do you get a possession for a kick-in?• Do stats matter?• Phil's solution …33:54 - The final countdown• This week's recommendations: Phil's life tip to make you feel accomplished• Worst on Ground: Matt Buntine• Best on Ground: Braydon Preuss

In this week's episode, Phil and Alison re-cap a memorable Sydney Derby, dissect Josh Kelly's final goal and the mystery of post-goal rotations.0:00 - This week's episode• Fun facts of the week• The view from high up in the Victor Trumper Stand5:43 - From the west of the town• Why Phil wasn't stressed• The Buddy v Taylor duel• The final goal: How each team set up• Josh Kelly's new role14:57 - Around the grounds• VFL wrap• A regulation round• “It just sort of worked out like that”• Looking ahead to another big round20:15 - Phil me in: Rotations• Is it mandatory to rotate after a goal?• The new rotation cap• Tom Green's substitution issue24:57 - The final countdown• This week's recommendations:- Sherpa on Netflix- 30 for 30: Hillsborough on Kayo

In this week's episode, Phil reflects on a “top-10” win over the ‘Pies, speaks about the man with “the biggest heart I've seen in football” and gives Nick Riewoldt some love.

In this week's episode, Phil reveals the mental toll injuries take as he re-caps the loss to the Dees, tells us about some new players who may get their chance and names his teammates of the week.0:00 - This week's episode• Fun facts of the week• Extra fun facts of the week about Groodles6:56 - From the west of the town• The injury toll• The Manuka Oval crowd• The youngsters• “It's all about the trajectory”• The potential new faces11:30 - Around the grounds• A mixed bag of results• How important it is to bring consistency in effort and energy• “There'll be some serious yo-yo-ing still to come”• Phil's favourite act of sportsmanship24:10 - Phil me in: The injury toll• The realities of being injured• The mental challenges• Learning to lead when you can't play• The emotional toll on those around you36:05 - The final countdown• This week's recommendations:- Jacob Hopper's extra recommendation- The only acceptable Easter chocolate- Drive to Survive season three on Netflix• Teammates of the week:- Matt Buntine for three reasons- Lachie Keeffe's chocolate delivery

Jacob Hopper joins the Footy Phil to re-cap the weekend and discuss the “poisoned chalice” of coaching the GIANTS.

He had to be forcibly dragged to the studio, but Josh Kelly is here and ready for another big episode of The Footy Phil.0:15 - This week's episodeJosh Kelly - “disgraceful, disrespectful”Phil's feedbackFun facts of the week6:19 - From the west of the town“What a peculiar game”The positivesMatt FlynnHolding the ball an incorrect decision16:02 - Around the groundsState of the gameThe big winnersDangerfield sent to the tribunal26:20 - Phil me inSocial media trollsThe round one hot takes33:12 - The final countdownJosh's thrilling recommendationsTanner Bruhn best on ground

It's the moment all footy fans have been waiting for... the long awaited reunion between Phil Davis and his co-host Alison Zell ahead of the 2021 AFL season.

Phil Davis speaks with Sam Jacobs and Alison Zell about returning home due to injury, patchy form on field and some big stories off it. And he has an important message for members too.

Phil Davis, Sam Jacobs and Alison Zell catch up at the Sanctuary Cove resort on the Gold Coast and have a Rising Star nominee drop to say hi. Warning - if you don't like the sounds of nature, this is not an episode for you.

Phil Davis, Sam Jacobs and Alison Zell share their tales of getting out and about in Perth now that the quarantine period is finished. The trio discuss the improved performance against West Coast, how a debutant deserved a Rising Star nomination and the upcoming clash with Fremantle. Thanks to our presenting partner, Kia.

Phil Davis, Sam Jacobs and Alison Zell pull apart the loss to the Swans from all angles and discuss how life in the hub helps and hinders moving on to the next match against West Coast.