Cat Phillips
Australian rules footballer (born 1991)
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Catherine Phillips (born 13 October 1991) is an Australian rules footballer, playing for Essendon in the AFL Women's competition. She was recruited by Melbourne as a category B rookie in October 2016.[2] She made her debut in the fifteen point loss to Brisbane at Casey Fields in the opening round of the 2017 season.[3] She played every match in her debut season to finish with seven games.[4]
England[1]
| Cat Phillips | |||
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Phillips in May 2019 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Catherine Phillips | ||
| Born |
13 October 1991 England[1] | ||
| Debut | Round 1, 2017, Melbourne vs. Brisbane, at Casey Fields | ||
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2017–2019 | Melbourne | 20 (6) | |
| 2020–2022 (S6) | St Kilda | 24 (0) | |
| 2022 (S7)–2023 | Essendon | 10 (4) | |
| Total | 54 (10) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2023 season. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Source: AustralianFootball.com | |||
Melbourne signed Phillips for the 2018 season during the trade period in May 2017.[5]
In April 2019, Phillips joined expansion club St Kilda, and in January 2020 she was named an inaugural co-captain of the club.[6][7] It was revealed Phillips had signed on with the Saints for one more year on 30 June 2021, tying her to the club until the end of 2022 season 6.[8]
In May 2022, Phillips joined expansion club Essendon.[9]
Phillips has also represented Australia in international competition in ultimate.[10]
