The Footy Phil

Episode 7, 2023: The Final Farewell

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 Phil 3:40: Phil reflects on this week and his final VFL game last weekend 6:30: When Phil retired for the first time last year 16:05: Phil's greatest learnings 24:33: What's next for Phil 28:27: Alicia's tribute 30:19: Does Phil regret playing on this season? 37:27: What he learned becoming captain at 21 and the influence of Callan Ward 44:10: His favourite footy memories 45:11: The kidney injury that almost forced him out of the game 50:57: Reflecting on the 2019 Grand Final 52:45: His favourite opponent to play on 54:37: We end with a bit of footy chat - The finals scenario, the score review and which GIANTS make the All Australian team See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Episode 6, 2023: The August Mash-Up

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 [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Episode 5, 2023: The Milkman and the Mid-Season Loan

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 [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Episode 4, 2023: Green Shoots

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 [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.