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 Summary1:00 - An introduction to Dawson Simpson2:30 - Dawson on his height and having tall kids5:50 - Dawson on quitting social media6:30 - Dawson on that goal8:00 - Dawson's hobbies10:00 - Fit Club13:00 - Dawson on his wife14:30 - Dawson on injuries and building resilience18:40 - 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

<div>GIANTS ruck Dawson Simpson talks about the kicking his first goal for the club and his first AFL goal in over five years. </div><div><br></div><div>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.</div><div><br></div><div>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.</div><div><br></div><div>Podcast Summary</div><div>1:00 - An introduction to Dawson Simpson</div><div>2:30 - Dawson on his height and having tall kids</div><div>5:50 - Dawson on quitting social media</div><div>6:30 - Dawson on that goal</div><div>8:00 - Dawson's hobbies</div><div>10:00 - Fit Club</div><div>13:00 - Dawson on his wife</div><div>14:30 - Dawson on injuries and building resilience</div><div>18:40 - The GIANTS' win over Colllingwood</div><ul><li>Phil on not playing</li><li>What it's like in the coaches box</li></ul><div>25:30 - Heath Shaw's 300th game &amp; round 19 preview</div>

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.

<p>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.</p>

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GIANTS ruck Dawson Simpson talks about the kicking his first goal for the club and his first AFL goal in over five years....

Round 19, 2019 with Dawson Simpson

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

<p>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.<br><br>0:00: We reflect on the birth of The Footy Phil<br>3:40: Phil reflects on this week and his final VFL game last weekend<br>6:30: When Phil retired for the first time last year<br>16:05: Phil's greatest learnings<br>24:33: What's next for Phil<br>28:27: Alicia's tribute<br>30:19: Does Phil regret playing on this season?<br>37:27: What he learned becoming captain at 21 and the influence of Callan Ward<br>44:10: His favourite footy memories<br>45:11: The kidney injury that almost forced him out of the game<br>50:57: Reflecting on the 2019 Grand Final<br>52:45: His favourite opponent to play on<br>54:37: We end with a bit of footy chat - The finals scenario, the score review and which GIANTS make the All Australian team</p>

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. 

<p>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. </p>
<p><strong>What's On:</strong><br> <br>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. <br> <br>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. <br> <br>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. <br> <br>31:27: It’s an original GIANT takeover as Phil is joined by Callan Ward and Adam Kennedy for a very fun chat. <br> <br>44:42 It's the Final Countdown - Recommendations and teammates of the week as we wrap up this week's episode. </p>

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.

<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>What's On:</strong><br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.</p>

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