The Footy Phil

GIANTS Defender Aidan Corr joins Phil and Alison to reflect on a huge week of finals footy. Corr speaks about moving to Australia from Ireland and how he's battled through injury to return to play finals footy in 2019. Davis, Corr and Zell speak about the Cats' big Friday night semi-final win and reflect on an historic night for the GIANTS at the Gabba. Podcast Summary 2:00 - Aidan's frustrating i...

Phil Davis and Alison Zell are joined by forward Jeremy Finlayson, who starred in the GIANTS' Elimination Final win over the Western Bulldogs kicking three goals. The tall forward from Culcairn reflects on making his way to the club from the Academy and speaks about how he's taken time to settle in at AFL level. Finlayson reflects on his first-ever final and the trip discuss Brett Deledio's braver...

GIANTS midfielder Lachie Whitfield joins Phil and Alison to discuss all the latest news ahead of the GIANTS' first final. The winger reflects on the season that was and speaks about his love for cricket and soccer. Whitfield touches on the turning point in his career and the impact of Stephen Coniglio's re-signing has had on him. Podcast Summary 0:45 - Getting to know Lachie 3:50 - Lachie's junior...

In a special episode GIANTS co-captain Phil Davis celebrates his birthday and is joined by great mate Adam Tomlinson. Together with Alison Zell they discuss the pre-finals bye and what they thought of the various awards given to and not given to GIANTS players. Davis, Tomlinson and Zell break down the 2019 Virgin Australia All Australian Team and give their Brownlow Medal predictions. They also re...

Round 22 debutant Zach Sproule joined Phil Davis as Ryan Miller filled in for co-host Alison Zell who is on leave. The GIANTS Academy graduate speaks about making his debut in the GIANTS' clash with the Western Bulldogs, how he got the nickname Cow and being scared of Toby Greene when he first arrived at the club. Davis and Sproule recall one of the early encounters that forced the younger GIANTS...

GIANTS senior Assistant Coach Matthew Nicks becomes the first member of the club's coaching staff to join Phil and Alison on The Footy Phil. The former Swan recounts his playing days including watching Tony 'Plugger' Lockett kick his 1,300th goal and 16 in a game, Nick's career best haul of 6.8 and playing alongside Paul Kelly. Nicks speaks about coaching and where the game is headed, while he als...

GIANTS veteran ruck Shane Mumford joins Phil and Alison to reflect on his remarkable football journey. Mumford enlightens us on his upbringing in Bunyip, Victoria and explains how he went from an overweight boilermaker to Premiership ruckman. Mumford reflects on his move to the Swans and how he's watched the GIANTS grow since arriving at the club in 2014. Podcast Summary 2:00 - Mumford's early yea...

GIANTS defender Lachie Keeffe joins Phil and Alison to talk about his journey in football. The towering Queenslander who has played in every position but now finds himself in the GIANTS back six, speaks about his time at Collingwood and what it's been like to live with Heath Shaw. Together Lachie, Phil and Alison look back at the GIANTS' thrilling one point win over Port Adelaide and reflect on Sh...

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 Summary 1:...

GIANTS livewire Bobby Hill joins Phil and Alison to talk about his debut and so much more. The young forward who kicked three goals on debut recounts his upbringing in regional Western Australia and again explains just how he got the name Bobby. Hill explains how he became star struck during his debut against Richmond at the MCG in round 17. Podcast Summary 1:00 - Bobby on his name & growing u...

First year defender Connor Idun joins Phil and Alison for a very special episode of The Footy Phil. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Defender Sam Reid joined Phil and Alison in the latest episode of to talk about his incredible discipline when it comes to his recovery routine and diet. The Footy Phil The 29-year-old who eats a pescatarian diet to help his diabetes and recovery between games. Reid also speaks about his retirement and eventual return to the AFL and touches on his love for Queensland when NRL State of Origin roles...

GIANTS forward Dylan Buckley joins Phil and Alison to talk about his podcast his football journey from Carlton to the GIANTS and how he's looking forward to put his injuries behind him and win a spot back in the AFL side. Dyl and Friends, The trio speak about the controversial finish to the GIANTS' Thursday night loss to Essendon and how they're looking forward to getting back to GIANTS Stadium on...

Phil Davis and Alison Zell bring you from Melbourne ahead of the GIANTS' round 15 clash with Essendon. The Footy Phil Podcast Summary 1:20 - How the GIANTS prepare for a Thursday night game 6:30 - Reflecting on the win over North Melbourne and losing Matt de Boer 11:11 - Round 15 v Essendon preview 15:00 - State of the ladder and coaching movement 19:13 - Jaidyn Stephenson's suspension 22:53 - Who...

GIANTS young gun Tim Taranto joins Phil and Alison on the latest episode of The Footy Phil. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss an episode and leave a review so other people can discover this great podcast. Podcast Summary 0:30 - Tim or Timmy? 2:00 - Tim's football journey 2:40 - Tim's Tattoos 3:40 - Tim's Texas connection and 'that' celebration 7:40 - Tim and Phil reflect on round 12 10:00...

Coleman Medal leader Jeremy Cameron joins GIANTS co-captain Phil Davis and GIANTS Media's Alison Zell to look back at all the action from the GIANTS' round 11 win over Gold Coast. Cameron also talks about his love for camping and fishing, and what it's like to have a coach that shares the same name as his father. Podcast Summary: 1:00 - Jeremy On Fishing and Camping 5:30 - Jeremy's 'Outdoor Athlet...

GIANTS forward Harry Himmelberg joins Phil and Alison, hot on the heels of his five goal performance in his 50th game. The big key-forward talks about his sense of fashion, his love for camping and how he was mistaken for GIANTS co-captain Callan Ward in Melbourne. Himmelberg and Davis share their thoughts on the news from around the competition in round 10 and both give their tick of approval to...

GIANTS tagger Matt de Boer joins Phil Davis and Alison Zell to discuss how he's become the competition's leading tagger in 2019. The trio reflect on the GIANTS' big win over Carlton and wrap up the results and give their thoughts of the talking points from round nine. Davis and de Boer look ahead to their return to the MCG where they face Melbourne, while Zell and Davis reflect on the Game of Thro...

Callan Ward joins his fellow co-captain Phil Davis to talk about how he's progressing following his knee injury in round four and what married life has been like since his wedding in January. The GIANTS midfielder reflects on the GIANTS clash with Hawthorn and alongside Davis gives his view on the big question from the game: did the Swans' Dane Rampe break a rule by climbing the goal post? Podcast...

Adam Tomlinson is the latest GIANT to feature on The Footy Phil Podcast. Speaking to GIANTS co-captain Phil Davis and GIANTS Media’s Alison Zell, the wingman explains how he developed his love for running and his abnormally large lungs. The 25-year-old also speaks about his interest in golf and cricket (and his man-crush on Trent Copeland), while detailing how dog Bonnie is recovering from another...

GIANTS defender Nick Haynes joins Phil Davis and GIANTS Media's Alison Zell on the latest episode of The Footy Phil Podcast. In this episode the trio talk about Hanyes' previous career as a semi-professional skimboarder. The high-flying defender speaks about what drew him back to footy and how he's now loving life in the AFL. The GIANTS' win over the Swans in Sydney Derby XVII is also discussed as...

Defender turned forward Matt Buntine joins Phil Davis and Alison Zell on The Footy Phil to discuss the GIANTS' loss to Fremantle and to look ahead to the GIANTS' big clash with the Swans. Matt also discusses his injuries, hair styles and what it was like to win the Cleo Bachelor of the Year. Podcast Summary 1:30 - Buntine the Forward 3:20 - Early career 7:00 - Injuries 11:20 - Haircut History 12:0...

GIANTS midfielder Josh Kelly joins co-captain Phil Davis and GIANTS Media's Alison Zell to discuss a number of topics including his childhood in Brighton, Victoria, becoming a GIANT, dealing with contract speculation, the big win in Geelong, Callan Ward's injury and the state of the game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GIANTS veteran Brett Deledio has joined co-captain Phil Davis and GIANTS Media’s Alison Zell on the latest episode of the Footy Phil Podcast. Podcast Summary 2:20 – Brett the family man 3:02 – Brett’s changing hairstyles 5:30 – Brett’s football boot collections 6:42 – Brett’s injury update 10:55 – GIANTS v Richmond recap 13:14 – Shane Mumford’s return 14:30 – Josh Kelly wrestling with Tom Lynch 15...

Phil and Alison are joined by dashing defender Adam Kennedy to reflect on the GIANTS' round two trip to Perth and preview the GIANTS' big clash with the Tigers at GIANTS Stadium in round three. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.