A Souths Mackay junior, Phillips joined the North Queensland Cowboys as a teenager. In 2001 and 2002, he represented Queensland under-19, starting on the wing in both games.[2][3]
In Round 12 of the 2002 NRL season, Phillips made his NRL debut as an 18-year old in the Cowboys' 40–32 win over the St George Illawarra Dragons.[4] A week later, he scored his first NRL try in the Cowboys' 6–34 loss to the New Zealand Warriors.[5] He ended his debut season with one try from four games.
In 2004, he joined the Wynnum Manly Seagulls and spent six years at the club. During that time he played over 100 games for the club, was selected for the Queensland Residents in 2006 and was named their Player of the Year in 2007.[6][7][8] He retired at the end of the 2009 season but returned three years later, joining the Norths Devils.
In December 2014, Phillips signed with the Coventry Bears for their first professional season in League 1.[9][10] In February 2015, he was named captain of the side for 2015 season.[11] He retired at the end of the 2015 season.
Statistics
NRL
Statistics are correct to the end of the 2002 season[12]
