Overview
- Teammates repeatedly called out “Fil” and “Filthy” to Nathan Lyon on Day 4 in Adelaide, a chant some fans misheard as “Phil.”
- Carey explained that the nickname shortens Lyon’s recent “absolutely filthy” remark and described the spinner as a much‑loved figure who takes the banter well.
- Lyon triggered a late collapse with three wickets, removing Harry Brook, Ben Stokes and Zak Crawley to swing the session Australia’s way.
- England closed at 207 for 6 chasing 435, leaving Australia four wickets from a win that would retain the Ashes even if Day 5 rain forces a draw.
- The nickname surfaced after Lyon was left out in Brisbane, where he publicly said he felt “absolutely filthy” about the omission.