Overview
- Phillips, a Hall of Famer, will relocate from Adelaide with wife Tracy and their four children to take up the post.
- She will retain her seat on the AFLW competition committee, confirmed by AFL football operations chief Laura Kane.
- Gold Coast has begun a rebuild after finishing last, delisting six players as ruck Lauren Bella explores options under coach Rhyce Shaw for 2026.
- The Suns expect a major injection of talent at December’s Telstra AFLW Draft, with up to 10 Academy prospects available, including midfielder Sunny Lappin staying in Queensland.
- Phillips replaces inaugural women’s football manager Fiona Sessarago, joining a reshaped leadership group following Wayne Campbell’s departure and Craig Cameron’s promotion.