Round 10, 2021: Puppy Parenthood

The Footy Phil

A new episode of The Footy Phil is here as Phil adjusts to life as a parent, revels in the success of his Rising Star campaign and puts the burden on senior coaches on the agenda.

0:00: Welcome to the Footy Phil

• Phil’s new life as a puppy parent to Wally
• Things he’s learned
• A tip of the week about NASA space suits

4:57: From the West of the town

• Why it’s so hard to take on the Tigers
• Experience v system
• The rising star of Tom Green
• Jack’s role on Jack, Connor Idun’s impact
• A new week, a new captain

17:45: Around the Grounds

• North Melbourne get their first win
• The Demons now 9-0, are they Phil’s premiership favourite?
• Damien Hardwick’s comments on playing at Marvel Stadium: “it’s all about perspective”
• The Patrick Cripps injury situation: should club’s be revealing players’ injury for their own betterment?

25:30: Phil Me In

• The burden on senior coaches
• Why ex-players are less likely to take it on
• How do we alleviate the pressure?

32:33: The Final Countdown

• Tip of the week It’s a dog’s life (again), get yourself a Kindle and get reading
• Best on Ground: The foundation eight

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