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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 -...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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 -...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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: -...

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...

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...

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...

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...