North Melbourne’s top draft pick of the 2020 AFL Draft, Phillips has been entrusted with continuing the legacy of the club’s number 29 jumper, most recently worn by AFL games record-holder, Brent Harvey.
An inside midfielder with strength and precision by disposal, Phillips can impact pushing forward and has proven to be an effective run-with player when given roles on opposition onballers.
North Melbourne debut: Round 3, 2021
Career Brownlow votes: 1
2024: In and out of the side throughout the season, Phillips notched 11 games in his fourth year as a Roo, as the competition for spots in North Melbourne's midfield mix grew.
After three AFL games, he headed back to the VFL and found a role as a tagger in a reserves clash against Coburg. The No.29 was elevated into the side for its Round 14 clash with Collingwood as a late inclusion, and thwarted the impact superstar Pie Nick Daicos for three quarters.
He backed up the performance by keeping Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver quiet at the MCG in Round 15.
