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Phil Davis sits down each week with Alicia Eva and Alison Zell to re-cap the GIANTS' latest game and give his views of the all the hottest issues in the AFL.
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May 10, 2023
Episode 3, 2023: Untamed Beauty
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.
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Apr 12, 2023
Episode 2, 2023: Kick Accuracy Interference Technique
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.
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Mar 16, 2023
Episode 1, 2023: The Year of Newness
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 Week
6:00: 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.
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Aug 21, 2022
Round 23, 2022: Roaming GIANTS
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.
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Aug 4, 2022
Round 21, 2022: Football's Played by Humans
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
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Jul 28, 2022
Round 20, 2022: We Just Love a Debut
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/)
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Jul 8, 2022
Round 17, 2022: Plenty of Positivity
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!
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Jun 30, 2022
Round 16, 2022: Win More Games
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
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Jun 24, 2022
Round 15, 2022: A Most Peculiar Season
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)
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Jun 16, 2022
Round 14, 2022: Time for a Run Around
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
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May 25, 2022
Round 11, 2022: We're Meandering
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
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May 18, 2022
Round 10, 2022: Wholesome and Uplifting
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 t…
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May 13, 2022
Round 9, 2022: Leon's Legacy
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.
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May 4, 2022
Round 8, 2022: Geographically Disconnected, Emotionally Connected
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
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Apr 27, 2022
Round 7, 2022: It's Not Doom and Gloom
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
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Apr 20, 2022
Round 6, 2022: Wally and the Case of the Missing Sock
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)
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Apr 13, 2022
Round 5, 2022: You're on show, let's go
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
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Apr 5, 2022
Round 4, 2022: Where's the Human Element?
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
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Mar 21, 2022
Round 2, 2022: We Have a New Friend
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
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Aug 31, 2021
Semi Final, 2021: Up in the Air
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
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Aug 24, 2021
Elimination Final, 2021: Less Athletics, More Football
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: I…
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Aug 17, 2021
Round 23, 2021: No One’s Had a More Positive Impact on the Game
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
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Aug 11, 2021
Round 22, 2021: Josh’s on the Celery Juice
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
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Aug 3, 2021
Round 21, 2021: Concussion’s Purely Scary
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…
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Jul 28, 2021
Round 20, 2021: The Sweet Taste of Freedom
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
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Jul 20, 2021
The Footy Phil: Live from Isolation
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
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Jul 13, 2021
Round 18, 2021: Azzuri Takeover
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
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Jul 5, 2021
Round 17, 2021: Stop Being So Literal, Tom
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
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Jun 28, 2021
Round 16, 2021: A Bit's Happened ...
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 Phil
* Jacob Hopper’s back to join The Footy Phil
* A bit’s happened in the past week …
* Fun Facts of the Week
7:48: From the West of the town
* The feeling after the loss to the Hawks
* How it played out at the MCG
* How do you find consistency?
* Young players being dropped to VFL - Lachie Ash and Tom Green
18:10: Around the Grounds
* The weekend of footy
* The top eight STILL isn’t set
* The MRO decision on head-high contact gets a tick of approval
24:48: Phil Me In - COVID uncertainty
* The move to Melbourne
* The impact on those left behind
* Thinking of those in the Sydney lockdown
* How the uncertainty plays on your mind
* Why the speculation makes things harder
32:55: The Final Countdown
* Tip of the Week: Book and TV recommendations and the importance of routine
* Teamm…
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Jun 21, 2021
Round 15, 2021: If You're Going to Change the Rule, Tell Us
0:00: Welcome to the Footy Phil
* Fun Facts of the Week
4:33: From the West of the town
* Phil’s return to AFL level
* His first chance to see the young backline up close
* Carlton’s hot streak and what you do out on field
* What did you tell Toby before his torp?
* Matt de Boer’s role and how often you can play a tagger
14:07: Around the Grounds
* The Friday night blockbuster - Did you back Gary Rohan in? Where the game was won
* Can Joel Selwood’s legacy be tarnished?
* The Suns and where they’re at
* The Tassie crowd
* Backtracking - the David Mackay tribunal decision, the outcome and the process
28:03: Phil Me In - Reviews
* How 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 one
31:36: The Final Countdown
* Tip of the Week
* Teammate(s) of the Week
* The COVID uncertainty ahead
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Jun 15, 2021
Round 14, 2021: I'll Give Him a Call
0:00: Welcome to the Footy Phil
* Phil comes through with another special guest
* Was 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 town
* How 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 Grounds
* A short but sweet round
* Geelong’s impressive performance
* Richmond still in it
* Thrilling matches
24:40: Phil Me In
* A tribute to Nathan Buckley and where to next for him
30:35: The Final Countdown
* Tip of the week: Mare of Easttown (again), the Tik Tok bread hack and don’t forget Tom Green in the Rising Star race
* Teammates of the Week: Phil and Adam nominate themselves
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Jun 7, 2021
Round 13, 2021: The Son of Ben, Now it's Father of Jack
0:00: Welcome to the Footy Phil
* Who is Jack Buckley?
* He was the son of Ben, now he’s the Father of Jack
* Fun facts of the week: The first President/son showdown, the most offensive era of basketball ever
9:50: From the West of the town
* Round 11 wrap
* The half-way mark predictions: Club champion, most improved, rising star, surprise packet, who we want to see more of
19:35: Around the Grounds
* The furnace at Carlton
* Phil’s top two teams (and not the ones you’d expect)
* Is the top 8 set?really
* Jack’s childhood: Santa doesn’t come to Tigers supporters
28:30: Phil Me In
* COVID patience
* The impact of hubs
* Where to now …
31:30: The Final Countdown
* Tip of the week: Mare of Easttown
* Teammate of the Week (and not for a good reason …)
* The hard-hitting questions: how does the court at the Staples Centre change over?
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May 23, 2021
Round 11, 2021: Idun Seek
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 Phil
* What Phil was thinking heading to the game
* An update on puppy parenthood
* Fun facts about the ‘new-car smell’ and methane
4:51: From the West of the town
* “It’s all about the sum of the parts”
* Sticking to task
* The rise and rise of Jack Buckley
* Beating the Eagles at their own game
* It started in the midfield again
16:12: Around the Grounds
* The Dees go down
* The Bulldogs assert their dominance
* Close results
* Buddy v Nat Fyfe
* The upcoming Sir Doug Nicholls Round
24:37: Phil Me In
* The discrepancy between the MRO and tribunal
* When and how do we protect the head
* How do we find consistency?
36:15: The Final Countdown
* Best on Ground: Nick Haynes’ intercept king mantle and Nick Shipley’s optimism
* Connor Idun…
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May 18, 2021
Round 10, 2021: Puppy Parenthood
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 Phil
* Phil’s new life as a puppy parent to Wally
* Things he’s learned
* A tip of the week about NASA space suits
4:57: From the West of the town
* Why it’s so hard to take on the Tigers
* Experience v system
* The rising star of Tom Green
* Jack’s role on Jack, Connor Idun’s impact
* A new week, a new captain
17:45: Around the Grounds
* North Melbourne get their first win
* The 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 In
* The burden on senior coaches
* Why ex-players are less likely to take it on
*…
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May 9, 2021
Round 9, 2021: A Big Day Out
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 Phil
* Phil’s foggy feedback
* Fun facts of the week
* The new puppy is coming …
5:22: From the West of the town
* An “interesting game”
* Sam Taylor should concede the first goal of the game every week
* How you “decide” to play the way you want
* The Bombers are actually in good form
* Tanner Bruhn’s impact
* Jacob’s match-winner
* Zach Sproule’s celebrations
14:57: Around the Grounds
* A tale of two halves in Richmond v Geelong
* Jeremy Cameron’s Big Day Out - a “top-10 performance”
* Melbourne keep their unbeaten streak alive in an “ugly” game
* The Prison Bars debate
* Carlton and the weight of expectation
24:58: Phil Me In
* Surprise injuries to key players
* The two ways you cover injuries - youth v rol…
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May 4, 2021
Round 8, 2021: The Campaign Begins
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 Austin
9:34: 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 Hogan
17:50: Around the Grounds
• Thursday night team selection - yay or nay?
• Judging 15m in the air
• The Suns’ success at the ‘G
27:32: 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…
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Apr 26, 2021
Round 7, 2021: The Adam Tomlinson Fan Club
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 week
7:37 - 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
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Apr 19, 2021
Round 6, 2021: From Up in the Victor Trumper Stand
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 Stand
5:43 - 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 role
14:57 - Around the grounds
• VFL wrap
• A regulation round
• “It just sort of worked out like that”
• Looking ahead to another big round
20:15 - Phil me in: Rotations
• Is it mandatory to rotate after a goal?
• The new rotation cap
• Tom Green’s substitution issue
24:57 - The final countdown
• This week’s recommendations:
- Sherpa on Netflix
- 30 for 30: Hillsborough on Kayo
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Apr 12, 2021
Round 5, 2021: The Biggest Heart I've Seen in Football
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.
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Apr 6, 2021
Round 4, 2021: At the Bottom of the Mountain Again
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 Groodles
6:56 - From the west of the town
• The injury toll
• The Manuka Oval crowd
• The youngsters
• “It’s all about the trajectory”
• The potential new faces
11:30 - 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 sportsmanship
24:10 - 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 you
36:05 - The final countdown
• This week’s recommendations:
- Jacob Hopper’s extra recommendation
- The only acce…
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Mar 30, 2021
Round 3, 2021: The Poisoned Chalice
Jacob Hopper joins the Footy Phil to re-cap the weekend and discuss the “poisoned chalice” of coaching the GIANTS.
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Mar 22, 2021
Round 2, 2021: Josh Dragged In
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 episode
* Josh Kelly - “disgraceful, disrespectful”
* Phil’s feedback
* Fun facts of the week6:19 - From the west of the town
* “What a peculiar game”
* The positives
* Matt Flynn
* Holding the ball an incorrect decision16:02 - Around the grounds
* State of the game
* The big winners
* Dangerfield sent to the tribunal26:20 - Phil me in
* Social media trolls
* The round one hot takes33:12 - The final countdown
* Josh’s thrilling recommendations
* Tanner Bruhn best on ground
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Mar 16, 2021
Round 1, 2021: We back
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.
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Sep 14, 2020
Round 17, 2020: Out of the hub
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.
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Aug 31, 2020
Round 15, 2020: Cupcakes and Sunshine
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.
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Aug 26, 2020
Round 14, 2020: Daylight Robbery
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.
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Aug 19, 2020
Round 13, 2020: The Elephant in the Room
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.
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Aug 10, 2020
Round 12, 2020: Another Week, Another Hub
Phil, Alison and Sam settle into their new hub in Perth and discuss the move West, family free quarantine and finding a way to beat the Bombers.
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Aug 4, 2020
Round 10, 2020: Which is the destination club?
5 days into the Queensland hub, we chat schedules, families, hub life and the win over the Suns.
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Jul 31, 2020
Round 9, 2020: Hub lyf begins
It’s a little late but better than never. Alison, Phil and Sam re-cap a hectic week from their new home in Brisbane.
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Jul 21, 2020
Round 8, 2020: The game's never the same
Phil and Sam dissect why the GIANTS can't just be a run and gun team, the known unknown about the weeks ahead, the link between shorter breaks and the contract freeze and what's going on with holding the ball.
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Jul 15, 2020
Round 7, 2020: Can we give away the coaching secrets?
On this week’s episode, we cover off the loss to the Power, what’s the best way to broadcast the game, the rushed behind rule (again), the bump and is there an exodus coming?
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Jul 7, 2020
Round 6, 2020: Phil's Feedback on the Deliberate Rushed Behind
Phil Davis, Sam Jacobs and Alison Zell are back for another episode of the Footy Phil covering the influx of teams north, who has the best hub, Phil's interpretation of a deliberate rushed behind, holding the ball and the credit Leon is never afforded.
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Jun 30, 2020
Round 5, 2020: Phil's Footy Fixes
Phil Davis and Sam Jacobs join GIANTS Media's Alison Zell for this week's episode of The Footy Phil in a topsy-turvy week for the competition.
This week's episode covers:
* Friday night footy
* Phil updates us on his chances to face the Hawks
* Watching from the bench in the final minutes
* When your friend takes your ruck spot
* What (Rising Star) Tom Green said after his second game
* How do we fix football?
* To hub or not to hub
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Jun 23, 2020
Round 4, 2020: We'll be cheering more than we're commiserating in no time
Phil Davis joins Alison Zell in this week’s Footy Phil to chat about last week’s clash with the Bulldogs, the scraps, where it isn’t quite working right now, reviews the rest of the round and looks ahead to a first for the GIANTS with Friday night footy at GIANTS Stadium.
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Jun 16, 2020
Round 3, 2020: Now we don't have to talk about lists
Footy returns and so do Phil Davis, Sam Jacobs and Alison Zell to (finally) talk about some footy with a wrap-up of round 2, a look around the grounds and a look ahead to a (delicious) clash with the Bulldogs.
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Jun 8, 2020
Round 2, 2020: We're Back
The excitement for the return of footy is contagious! Sam Jacobs is back to join Phil Davis and Alison Zell for the latest episode of the Footy Phil as we eagerly anticipate round two.
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Jun 5, 2020
Shutdown Episode 11: A conversation with Zac Williams
In an important week for Indigenous Australians, Zac Williams joins the podcast to talk a little footy but also to talk to us about what’s happening in the world from his perspective and his advice to listen and learn.
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May 29, 2020
Shutdown Episode 10: Everyone's stealing Phil's idea
This week’s episode of the Footy Phil with Phil Davis and Sam Jacobs is here!
What’s everyone copying from Phil?
The ultimate state of the game debate: How many games/how many on the interchange/how long should the quarters be
The NRL returns with fake crowd noise
Toby takes on the Big Freeze
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May 21, 2020
Shutdown Episode 9: The Return
The boys are back and Sam Jacobs joins Phil Davis and Alison Zell to chat his exciting news, being in quarantine, the new way of life and of course, the season returning.
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May 14, 2020
Shutdown Episode 8: A Member Drops By
In Members Week, we catch up with one of our favourites - Mitch Starc - as he chats the cricketing shutdown, finally getting to spend time at home, AFL's return to play and our favourite wins.
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May 7, 2020
Shutdown Episode 7: It's easier to be a Victorian player in the AFL
On this week’s episode of The Footy Phil, presented by Kia, Sam on Twitter asks: How legitimate will the flag be this year, provided the 2020 season goes ahead? We cover off the return to play scenarios, is Victorian bias really a thing and congratulations in order for one of our favourite GIANTS couples.
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Apr 30, 2020
Shutdown Episode 6: Phil Puts on his Leadership Hat
On this week's episode of The Footy Phil we chat about the lay of the land, how to punish the rule-breakers, how to balance everyone’s needs, the AFLW Awards, Phil’s new podcast and answer your questions.
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Apr 23, 2020
Shutdown Episode 5: To hub or not to hub?
In this week’s Footy Phil we chat The Last Dance, which footballer would you make a documentary on, the realities of hubs, Anzac Day and the role football plays, Phil's recollections of the club’s first-ever win and should we be dobbing on the rule-breakers?
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Apr 17, 2020
Shutdown Episode 4: Is he really a 1970's Dutch Footballer?
It's week four in isolation and on this week's episode of The Footy Phil, Phil Davis and Alison Zell talk about Phil's kick in the park with Lenny, chat about the greatest Swans v greatest GIANTS, Phil's favourite Derby memories, his book and TV recommendations and the age-old question: Is Nick Haynes really a 1970s dutch footballer.
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Apr 10, 2020
Shutdown Episode 3: Cutting the Grass with Scissors
Whist the curve may be flattening, there may be serious concerns for the wellbeing of Phil Davis who has found solace in cutting the lawn with scissors all the while pondering the latest developments in the AFL and answering your questions on the latest Footy Phil proudly presented by KIA.
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Apr 3, 2020
Shutdown Episode 2: What Day Is It?
Alison Zell and Phil Davis have squeezed out some time in their jam-packed schedule to catch up and check in on each other. Along the way they analyse how zoom calls with 45 players work, how to maximise this crisis and the art of holding out on the latest TV sensations (we're looking at you Tiger King).
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Mar 27, 2020
Shutdown Episode 1 - Stay At Home
They may take away our football but they can never take our Footy Phil. Phil Davis and Alison Zell reflect on the most bizarre, extraordinary and sometimes incomprehensible week in football... Oh and talk a little footy as well with the GIANTS winning the round one match against the Cats.
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Mar 19, 2020
Round 1, 2020: "Where is the point that we stop?"
Phil Davis and Alison Zell reflect on one of the oddest weeks in the history of the AFL and how the club is adapting to the ever changing COVID-19 pandemic. The duo preview the GIANTS' season opener against Geelong and Phil gives his 2020 Top six and medal predictions.
Podcast Summary
0:30 - Podcasts we're listening to
3:00 - What we're reading
6:10 - TV Shows to watch if a lockdown occurs
7:45 - The AFL Player's Association & AFL Response to COVID-19
12:30 - "Where's the point that we stop?"
14:00 - AFLPA point of view and impact on AFLW competition
17:00 - Preview of GIANTS v Geelong
20:00 - Phil's 2020 Top Six and Awards Predictions
24:00 - Phil's message to fans
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Mar 12, 2020
2020 Pre-season Wrap
Phil Davis and Alison Zell reflect on the Grand Final, the pre-season, the GIANTS' Marsh Community Series and discuss how the Corona virus might impact round one.
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Sep 25, 2019
Grand Final Week with Callan Ward
The co-captains combine for a special Grand Final week edition of The Footy Phil.
Together - with host Alison Zell - Phil and Cal reflect on the heart-stopping preliminary final win over Collingwood and look ahead to the Grand Final.
They also touch on some exciting news for Cal and his wife Ruby.
Podcast Summary
1:30 - Grand Final Week Part One
3:00 - Baby Ward
6:00 - Ward on his injury
9:00 - Phil's prelim problems
11:00 - The preliminary final
* Mummy's side-step
* Phil's frantic final minutes
* Ward's reactions on the bench14:20 - Grand Final Week Part Two
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Sep 16, 2019
Finals Week Three: Aidan Corr
GIANTS Defender Aidan Corr joins Phil and Alison to reflect on a huge week of finals footy.
Corr speaks about moving to Australia from Ireland and how he's battled through injury to return to play finals footy in 2019.
Davis, Corr and Zell speak about the Cats' big Friday night semi-final win and reflect on an historic night for the GIANTS at the Gabba.
Podcast Summary
2:00 - Aidan's frustrating injury run
9:20 - Being Leon Cameron's favourite
11:00 - Aidan the Irishman
15:00 - Aidan's nickname
16:20 - Firday night's Geelong v West Coast semi-final
21:00 - The GIANTS' win over Brisbane
23:00 - Phil gets interrupted
27:00 - That goal from Brent Daniels
32:00 - Preliminary final preview
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Sep 10, 2019
Finals Week Two with Jeremy Finlayson
Phil Davis and Alison Zell are joined by forward Jeremy Finlayson, who starred in the GIANTS' Elimination Final win over the Western Bulldogs kicking three goals.
The tall forward from Culcairn reflects on making his way to the club from the Academy and speaks about how he's taken time to settle in at AFL level.
Finlayson reflects on his first-ever final and the trip discuss Brett Deledio's bravery in what might be his final game.
Finlayson also opens up about his work with Aboriginal teenagers in Juvenile Justice Centres.
Podcast Summary
1:00 - Jeremy on life in Culcairn and coming through the GIANTS Academy
6:00 - Settling into life in the AFL and his journey so far
9:00 - Jeremy reflects on his first final and that shush celebration
15:40 - Brett Deledio's bravery
18:00 - Jeremy's move from the backline to forward
20:20 - Jeremy's relationship with Bobby Hill and Zac Williams
22:00 - Jeremy's work with Juvenile Justice Centres in Western Sydney
25:20 - Week one of finals
30:00 -…
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Sep 3, 2019
Finals Week One with Lachie Whitfield
GIANTS midfielder Lachie Whitfield joins Phil and Alison to discuss all the latest news ahead of the GIANTS' first final.
The winger reflects on the season that was and speaks about his love for cricket and soccer.
Whitfield touches on the turning point in his career and the impact of Stephen Coniglio's re-signing has had on him.
Podcast Summary
0:45 - Getting to know Lachie
3:50 - Lachie's junior cricket career
6:30 - Lachie's love of Liverpool and the World Game
9:10 - How Lachie became a GIANT and his memories of his first game
11:30 - The 'Turning Point' in Lachie's career
13:00 - Stephen Coniglio's re-signing and Lachie's own contract
17:20 - Around the grounds
23:00 - The GIANTS' Final against the Bulldogs.
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Aug 29, 2019
Finals Bye with Adam Tomlinson
In a special episode GIANTS co-captain Phil Davis celebrates his birthday and is joined by great mate Adam Tomlinson.
Together with Alison Zell they discuss the pre-finals bye and what they thought of the various awards given to and not given to GIANTS players.
Davis, Tomlinson and Zell break down the 2019 Virgin Australia All Australian Team and give their Brownlow Medal predictions.
They also re-cap the season that was and give their thoughts on the big question - should Geelong play their home finals at Kardinya Park?
Podcast Summary
0:20 - Phil's Birthday
1:30 - Awards
* Jeremy Cameron's Coleman
* Brent Daniels Rising Star Nomination
* Stephen Coniglio's re-signing
* Jeremy Cameron named All Australia
* Tim Taranto in the AFLPA 22under226:20 - The unlucky GIANTS
* Nick Haynes missing All Australian
* Jacob Hopper and Sam Taylor unlucky not to make the 22under2222:00 - Brownlow Medal Predictions
25:00 - Recapping the home and away season
29:00 - Geelong playing a…
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Aug 20, 2019
Round 23 with Zach Sproule
Round 22 debutant Zach Sproule joined Phil Davis as Ryan Miller filled in for co-host Alison Zell who is on leave.
The GIANTS Academy graduate speaks about making his debut in the GIANTS' clash with the Western Bulldogs, how he got the nickname Cow and being scared of Toby Greene when he first arrived at the club.
Davis and Sproule recall one of the early encounters that forced the younger GIANTS to stop drinking Milo,
The duo speak about who they feel will take the final spot in the top eight, reflect on Ben Brown's 10 goal haul and Phil voices his feelings about the second Ashes Test.
Podcast Summary
1:00 - Meet Zach Sproule
2:30 - Zach's debut announcement and his family's reaction
5:00 - Haynes' injury
8:00 - Sproule Being a junior mascot, being part of the GIANTS Academy, being a GIANTS member growing up and his early days at the GIANTS
14:00 - Reflecting on Round 22
22:00 - Top Eight Predictions
25:00 - Change to the studs up rule
27:00 - Ben Brown's 10 goal haul
29:00 - What…
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Aug 13, 2019
Round 22 with Matthew Nicks
GIANTS senior Assistant Coach Matthew Nicks becomes the first member of the club's coaching staff to join Phil and Alison on The Footy Phil.
The former Swan recounts his playing days including watching Tony 'Plugger' Lockett kick his 1,300th goal and 16 in a game, Nick's career best haul of 6.8 and playing alongside Paul Kelly.
Nicks speaks about coaching and where the game is headed, while he also answers a few tough questions following the GIANTS' loss to Hawthorn in Canberra.
Podcast Summary
1:00 - Nicks on his podcasting habits
2:30 - Nicks reflects on his playing career
* Tony Lockett's 1,300th goal
* Kicking six goals and eight behinds in a game
* Watching Brownlow Medallist Paul Kelly10:30 - Retirement and watching the Swans win a premiership in 2005
15:30 - The growth of Football in NSW
23:00 - How Nicks watches football as a coach
26:00 - Being associated with head coaching roles
31:00 - Where coaching is headed
36:00 - Round 21 Reflection
* Why did the GIANTS pla…
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Aug 5, 2019
Round 21 with Shane Mumford
GIANTS veteran ruck Shane Mumford joins Phil and Alison to reflect on his remarkable football journey.
Mumford enlightens us on his upbringing in Bunyip, Victoria and explains how he went from an overweight boilermaker to Premiership ruckman.
Mumford reflects on his move to the Swans and how he's watched the GIANTS grow since arriving at the club in 2014.
Podcast Summary
2:00 - Mumford's early years in Bunyip
* Becoming a boilermaker
* What he was like at School6:00 - Losing weight to chase his AFL dream
9:00 - Mumford on moving to Sydney & 2012 Grand Final celebrations
12:00 - Mumford on joining the GIANTS and watching the club grow
14:00 - Mumford's Retirement and comeback
17:00 - Davis and Mumford on Friday night footy in Canberra
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Jul 29, 2019
Round 20, 2019 with Lachie Keeffe
GIANTS defender Lachie Keeffe joins Phil and Alison to talk about his journey in football.
The towering Queenslander who has played in every position but now finds himself in the GIANTS back six, speaks about his time at Collingwood and what it's been like to live with Heath Shaw.
Together Lachie, Phil and Alison look back at the GIANTS' thrilling one point win over Port Adelaide and reflect on Shaw's 300 game milestone.
Podcast Summary
1:00 - Lachie on his height and versatility
4:00 - Lachie's background in soccer
6:00 - How Lachie became a Magpie
8:40 - The trio reflect on Callum Brown's remarkable goal in the NEAFL
11:00 - Heath 300
* Lachie on living with Shaw
* The game against Port Adelaide
* Lachie's game-saving tackle
* Toby Greene's "Set Shot"
* How hard it is to play 300 games21:00 - The state of the AFL season
26:00 - Phil's Theory on caretaker coaches
30:00 - Sydney Derby XVIII Preview
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Jul 23, 2019
Round 19, 2019 with Dawson Simpson
GIANTS ruck Dawson Simpson talks about the kicking his first goal for the club and his first AFL goal in over five years.
The 210cm GIANT also explains what it's like to be so tall, what his hobbies are and how much he loves being a dad.
Simpson - who joined the GIANTS ahead of the 2016 season - also talks about Fit Club, the cross fit club that he runs for GIANTS staff members.
Podcast Summary
1:00 - An introduction to Dawson Simpson
2:30 - Dawson on his height and having tall kids
5:50 - Dawson on quitting social media
6:30 - Dawson on that goal
8:00 - Dawson's hobbies
10:00 - Fit Club
13:00 - Dawson on his wife
14:30 - Dawson on injuries and building resilience
18:40 - The GIANTS' win over Colllingwood
* Phil on not playing
* What it's like in the coaches box25:30 - Heath Shaw's 300th game & round 19 preview
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Jul 17, 2019
Round 18, 2019 with Bobby Hill
GIANTS livewire Bobby Hill joins Phil and Alison to talk about his debut and so much more.
The young forward who kicked three goals on debut recounts his upbringing in regional Western Australia and again explains just how he got the name Bobby.
Hill explains how he became star struck during his debut against Richmond at the MCG in round 17.
Podcast Summary
1:00 - Bobby on his name & growing up in Northam
2:50 - Hill's footy family
4:50 - Hill on living in Sydney and his relationship with Zac Williams
7:00 - Hill on his debut
9:00 - Hill's other football interests
12:40 - Matt Flynn's injury and Sam Taylor's re-signing
16:00 - Celebrating 30,000 members
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Jul 10, 2019
Bonus Episode with Connor Idun
First year defender Connor Idun joins Phil and Alison for a very special episode of The Footy Phil.
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Jul 9, 2019
Round 17, 2019 with Sam Reid
Defender Sam Reid joined Phil and Alison in the latest episode of to talk about his incredible discipline when it comes to his recovery routine and diet. The Footy Phil
The 29-year-old who eats a pescatarian diet to help his diabetes and recovery between games.
Reid also speaks about his retirement and eventual return to the AFL and touches on his love for Queensland when NRL State of Origin roles around.
Together the trio recap the GIANTS loss to Brisbane in round 16 and preview the GIANTS' round 17 clash against Richmond.
Podcast Summary
1:00 - Sam's diet and holistic approach
5:10 - State of Origin
8:50 - Sam's retirement and comeback
13:40 - Round 16 recap
17:40 - How the GIANTS are preparing to take on Richmond
19:29 - Josh Kelly's injury and who could come in
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Jul 3, 2019
Round 16, 2019 with Dylan Buckley
GIANTS forward Dylan Buckley joins Phil and Alison to talk about his podcast his football journey from Carlton to the GIANTS and how he's looking forward to put his injuries behind him and win a spot back in the AFL side.Dyl and Friends,
The trio speak about the controversial finish to the GIANTS' Thursday night loss to Essendon and how they're looking forward to getting back to GIANTS Stadium on Sunday.
Podcast Summary
0:00 - Dyl joins the show
3:30 - Dyl on his Father-Son drafting to Carlton and then his move to the GIANTS
7:00 - Why Dyl loves living in Sydney
9:20 - Dyl's injury frustrations in 2019
16:30 - NEAFL Review
19:00 - Phil, Dyl and Alison reflect on the controversial end to the Essendon game
24:00 - Alan McConnell's 10-year anniversay
25:30 - The GIANTS' growing fan base
28:30 - Round 16 preview
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Jun 26, 2019
Round 15, 2019
Phil Davis and Alison Zell bring you from Melbourne ahead of the GIANTS' round 15 clash with Essendon.The Footy Phil
Podcast Summary
1:20 - How the GIANTS prepare for a Thursday night game
6:30 - Reflecting on the win over North Melbourne and losing Matt de Boer
11:11 - Round 15 v Essendon preview
15:00 - State of the ladder and coaching movement
19:13 - Jaidyn Stephenson's suspension
22:53 - Who could win the Brownlow and who is on track for All Australian selection?
28:00 - Jack Steven returning
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Jun 11, 2019
Round 13, 2019 with Tim Taranto
GIANTS young gun Tim Taranto joins Phil and Alison on the latest episode of The Footy Phil.
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Podcast Summary
0:30 - Tim or Timmy?
2:00 - Tim's football journey
2:40 - Tim's Tattoos
3:40 - Tim's Texas connection and 'that' celebration
7:40 - Tim and Phil reflect on round 12
10:00 - Phil reviews some controversial umpiring decisions
15:02 - Interim coaches at Carlton and North Melbourne
17:00 - Phil responds to an article about gambling in football
20:30 - Tim and Phil look ahead to round 13
24:00 - Phil reviews the Moulin Rouge
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Jun 3, 2019
Round 12, 2019 with Jeremy Cameron
Coleman Medal leader Jeremy Cameron joins GIANTS co-captain Phil Davis and GIANTS Media's Alison Zell to look back at all the action from the GIANTS' round 11 win over Gold Coast.
Cameron also talks about his love for camping and fishing, and what it's like to have a coach that shares the same name as his father.
Podcast Summary:
1:00 - Jeremy On Fishing and Camping
5:30 - Jeremy's 'Outdoor Athlete' Instagram account
7:40 - The GIANTS' Flathead Classic
10:15 - The two Leon Cameron's in Jeremy's life
11:30 - Dartmoor
13:00 - The first time Phil met Jeremy
18:00 - What it's been like to watch the GIANTS grow as a club
20:00 - Jeremy's hot start to the 2019 season
22:40 - The GIANTS' win over Gold Coast
26:00 - Goal review controversy
28:35 - Brendan Bolton's sacking at Carlton
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May 29, 2019
Round 11, 2019 with Harry Himmelberg
GIANTS forward Harry Himmelberg joins Phil and Alison, hot on the heels of his five goal performance in his 50th game.
The big key-forward talks about his sense of fashion, his love for camping and how he was mistaken for GIANTS co-captain Callan Ward in Melbourne.
Himmelberg and Davis share their thoughts on the news from around the competition in round 10 and both give their tick of approval to the mid-season draft.
Podcast Summary
0:45 - Harry's 50th game
3:30 - The GIANTS' forwardline
5:30 - Harry's switch from back to forward
8:00 - Harry's sense of fashion
11:00 - Camping
13:30 - Being mistaken for Callan Ward
15:40 - The GIANTS' round 10 win at the MCG
18:30 - Brad Scott's exit from North Melbourne
20:40 - The mid-season draft
24:20 - Midseason trade
28:10 - Sir Doug Nicholls round
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May 21, 2019
Round 10, 2019 with Matt de Boer
GIANTS tagger Matt de Boer joins Phil Davis and Alison Zell to discuss how he's become the competition's leading tagger in 2019.
The trio reflect on the GIANTS' big win over Carlton and wrap up the results and give their thoughts of the talking points from round nine.
Davis and de Boer look ahead to their return to the MCG where they face Melbourne, while Zell and Davis reflect on the Game of Thrones series finale.
Podcast Summary
2:00 - The Origins of Matt's nickname
3:00 - How Matt became a tagger
6:00 - Matt's career at Fremantle
11:00 - Matt's off-field pursuits
13:00 - Phil pressures Matt to propose to his partner Rachael
14:30 - Round 9 recap
18:30 - Phil on Carlton in 2019
20:00 - Around the competition including: umpiring and Liam Ryan's Mark of the Year
31:00 - Looking ahead to round 10 at the MCG
33:00 - Game of Throne recap
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May 14, 2019
Round 9, 2019 with Callan Ward
Callan Ward joins his fellow co-captain Phil Davis to talk about how he's progressing following his knee injury in round four and what married life has been like since his wedding in January.
The GIANTS midfielder reflects on the GIANTS clash with Hawthorn and alongside Davis gives his view on the big question from the game: did the Swans' Dane Rampe break a rule by climbing the goal post?
Podcast Summary
2:30 Ward on his injury-
7:20 - Married life
11:00 - Ward on round eight
13:00 - Davis on round eight
17:00 - Davis and Ward discuss climbing goal posts
24:00 - Match review officer decisions
29:00 - The GIANTS' 2019 Indigenous Guernsey
31:00 - Welcome Game and taking on Carlton
32:40 - Game of Thrones Review
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May 7, 2019
Round 8, 2019 with Adam Tomlinson
Adam Tomlinson is the latest GIANT to feature on The Footy Phil Podcast.
Speaking to GIANTS co-captain Phil Davis and GIANTS Media’s Alison Zell, the wingman explains how he developed his love for running and his abnormally large lungs.
The 25-year-old also speaks about his interest in golf and cricket (and his man-crush on Trent Copeland), while detailing how dog Bonnie is recovering from another ACL reconstruction.
After plenty of banter, Davis asks the serious questions of Tomlinson and how he feels when his name is the subject of trade rumours year-on-year.
The pair recount their days living together in the inner-west suburb of Lilyfield before the two have an in-depth recap of the GIANTS’ win over St Kilda at UNSW Canberra Oval.
Tomlinson, Davis and Zell talk about their love for Thursday night footy and look across at how the competition is positioned after seven rounds – plus when it’s appropriate to make the big calls on All Australians, Brownlow voting and premier…
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Apr 30, 2019
Round 7, 2019 with Nick Haynes
GIANTS defender Nick Haynes joins Phil Davis and GIANTS Media's Alison Zell on the latest episode of The Footy Phil Podcast.
In this episode the trio talk about Hanyes' previous career as a semi-professional skimboarder.
The high-flying defender speaks about what drew him back to footy and how he's now loving life in the AFL.
The GIANTS' win over the Swans in Sydney Derby XVII is also discussed as is booing in football and how the GIANTS are shaping up ahead of their return to UNSW Canberra Oval to take on the Saints in round seven.
Podcast Summary
1:00 - Haynes' Skimboarding Career
7:30 - Haynes goes back to footy
9:40 - Haynes' dog Lenny
11:30 - Winning Sydney Derby XVII
13:40 - Booing in Football
17:20 - Davis missing down back
18:30 - Returning to UNSW Canberra Oval
21:50 - Haynes on his videography career
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Apr 22, 2019
Round 6, 2019 with Matt Buntine
Defender turned forward Matt Buntine joins Phil Davis and Alison Zell on The Footy Phil to discuss the GIANTS' loss to Fremantle and to look ahead to the GIANTS' big clash with the Swans.
Matt also discusses his injuries, hair styles and what it was like to win the Cleo Bachelor of the Year.
Podcast Summary
1:30 - Buntine the Forward
3:20 - Early career
7:00 - Injuries
11:20 - Haircut History
12:00 - Round Five Recap
15:00 - Phil's ankle update
16:12 - Eddie Betts
20:30 - Positive v Negative commentary
27:20 - Sydney Derby XVII & ANZAC Day
31:00 - Cleo Bachelor of the Year
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Apr 16, 2019
Round 5, 2019 with Josh Kelly
GIANTS midfielder Josh Kelly joins co-captain Phil Davis and GIANTS Media's Alison Zell to discuss a number of topics including his childhood in Brighton, Victoria, becoming a GIANT, dealing with contract speculation, the big win in Geelong, Callan Ward's injury and the state of the game.
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Apr 8, 2019
Round 4, 2019 with Brett Deledio
GIANTS veteran Brett Deledio has joined co-captain Phil Davis and GIANTS Media’s Alison Zell on the latest episode of the Footy Phil Podcast.
Podcast Summary
2:20 – Brett the family man
3:02 – Brett’s changing hairstyles
5:30 – Brett’s football boot collections
6:42 – Brett’s injury update
10:55 – GIANTS v Richmond recap
13:14 – Shane Mumford’s return
14:30 – Josh Kelly wrestling with Tom Lynch
15:12 – Matt de Boer’s tagging of Dustin Martin
16:13 – Twin Jeremys in attack
18:33 – Interpretation of rules
21:19 – Round three wrap up
24:12 – Round four preview
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Apr 2, 2019
Round 3, 2019 with Adam Kennedy
Phil and Alison are joined by dashing defender Adam Kennedy to reflect on the GIANTS' round two trip to Perth and preview the GIANTS' big clash with the Tigers at GIANTS Stadium in round three.
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Mar 27, 2019
Round 2, 2019 with Jacob Hopper
Midfielder Jacob Hopper joins Phil Davis and Alison Zell to dissect the GIANTS' win over Essendon in round one and look ahead to their clash with West Coast in round two. The trio also speak about Hopper's sweat problems and how his family gave Phil the cold shoulder after Sunday's win.
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Mar 19, 2019
Round 1, 2019 with Zac Williams
GIANTS defender Zac Williams joins Phil Davis and Alison Zell for the first episode of 2019. Zac talks about his injury, the GIANTS' pre-season and how they plan to take on Essendon at Sydney Showgrounds Stadium on Sunday.
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Sep 18, 2018
Season Review, 2018
The final episode of The Footy Phil for the 2018 season, Phil Davis and Alison Zell re-cap:
* Saturday night
* Ryan Griffen's retirement
* What's the feeling like post-match?
* How do we compare the last three years?
* How do you look back on 2018?
* What have we achieved this season?
* Where does that leave us going forward?
* Off-season - Do you find it an odd time of year with players retiring, moving on?
* Mad Monday: Best dressed, 3, 2, 1
* Rest of the round: Predictions for this week, Brownlow Medal (attending), Grand Final, Norm Smith, Sheedy Medal
* What are your plans for the off-season?
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Sep 10, 2018
Semi Final, 2018
Episode guide:
* The win
* Attitude going in
* Belief amongst the group
* Team effort
* Toby's 'kicking' style
* Josh Kelly 100th and injury
* Rest of the round: Tigers v Hawks, Tigers team to beat? Melbourne v Geelong, Collingwood v Eagles
* Taking on Collingwood
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