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

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

Episode 7, 2023: The Final Farewell

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. 

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.

Episode 6, 2023: The August Mash-Up

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Episode 4, 2023: Green Shoots

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.

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.

Episode 3, 2023: Untamed Beauty

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.

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.

Episode 2, 2023: Kick Accuracy Interference Technique

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.

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.

Episode 1, 2023: The Year of Newness

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.

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.

Round 23, 2022: Roaming GIANTS

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

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

Round 21, 2022: Football's Played by Humans

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/)

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

Round 20, 2022: We Just Love a Debut

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.

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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