Ed Phillips (footballer)

Edward Phillips (born 29 March 1998) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the St Kilda Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was drafted by St Kilda with their third selection and 56th overall in the 2016 national draft. He made his debut in the thirty point loss to Fremantle at Optus Stadium in round 8 of the 2018 season.[1] In four years with the Saints, Phillips was unable to cement a permanent spot in the side. He was delisted at the end of the 2020 season.[2]

Ed Phillips
Personal information
Full name Edward Phillips
Date of birth (1998-03-29) 29 March 1998 (age 26)
Original team(s) Oakleigh Chargers (TAC Cup), Caulfield Grammar School (APS)
Draft No. 56, 2016 national draft
Debut Round 8, 2018, St Kilda vs. Fremantle, at Optus Stadium
Height 187 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight 80 kg (176 lb)
Position(s) Midfielder
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2017–2020 St Kilda 15 (4)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2020.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

References

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  1. ^ Navaratnam, Dinny (10 May 2018). "Saints pick debutant for date with Dockers". AFL.com.au. Telstra Media. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
  2. ^ "'It was a really hard conversation': Saints cut endurance machine".
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