Could AFLW Players’ MVP Erin Phillips play against men in the AFL?

THE inaugural AFLW Players’ Most Valuable Player Erin Phillips could make the leap to the AFL and play against men, Lauren Wood says. LISTEN TO THE SUPERFOOTY PODCAST

Could Erin Phillips play in the AFL? Picture: AFL Media

SHE is the most dominant player in the AFLW competition.

And her stunning performances, which netted her the AFLW Players’ Most Valuable Player Award, have some pundits wondering if Adelaide Crows superstar Erin Phillips could play against the men in the AFL.

Herald Sun football writer Lauren Wood has no doubt.

“Is it just me, or could Erin Phillips get a game in a men’s side?” Lauren asked on the SuperFooty Podcast today.

“She is unbelievable

“And has managed to turn on this season off, I think she had about a four day preseason.

“She ripped her quad in the second week and came back to training the week of the first game.

“I reckon she could (play in the AFL).

With the ability to take speccies like these, Erin Phillips just might be good enough to play in the AFL. Picture: Getty Images

“She was absolutely incredible on the weekend (in the AFLW grand final).

“Her ability to create from nothing is just amazing.

“Wait for next year!”

Adelaide's Erin Phillips named MVP at the AFLW players awards held at Siglo on Monday, March 27, 2017, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Picture: Hamish Blair

Mick read out a text message from a Carlton supporter, who might have been employing just a touch of irony.

“It was a tough start for Carlton, but there were many positives...

“Eddie Betts was on fire, Zach Touhy was almost best on ground, Jeff Garlett kicked three, Mitch Robinson smashed rivals, Lachy Henderson was a pillar in defence, Sam Jacobs dominated in the ruck and Josh Kennedy kicked seven.

“So lots of upside. Only Waite’s kicking let us down.”

Poor Blues supporters. Better times are ahead.

Former Blue Josh Kennedy kicked a bag for the Eagles on the weekend, much to the chagrin of at least one Calrton supporter. Picture: AAP

In a Round 1 to remember, Huddo, Mick and Loz put together a bumper SuperFooty Podcast, touching on subjects including:

■ How good the Bombers can be

■ How Clarko coped in his first game coaching a Hawthorn side without all of Luke Hodge, Sam Mitchell and Jordan Lewis.

■ What’s Dusty worth?

■ Mick said the AFLW medal should be named after doyenne Sue Alberti

■ The all out attack shown by teams in Round 1

■ Sydney’s surprise capitulation to Port

■ The scary performance from Adelaide

How good can the Bombers be? If Dyson Heppell’s performance is anything to go by, finals are not out of the question. Picture: AFL Media/Getty Images

Originally published as Could AFLW Players’ MVP Erin Phillips play against men in the AFL?