- Entry type: Person
- Entry ID: AWE6160
Phillips, Erin Victoria
(1985 – )- Born 19 May 1985, , Victoria, Australia
- Occupation Australian Rules Football Player, Basketball Player, Olympian, Sportswoman
Summary
Erin Phillips was awarded the Australian Football League Women’s (AFLW) Best and Fairest medal at the W Awards in both 2017 and 2019.
Details
At the conclusion of the 2017 debut AFLW season Erin Phillips was awarded the AFL Women’s Best & Fairest award, the AFL Players’ Association Most Valuable Player (MVP) award and the Adelaide Crows Women’s Club Champion Award, as well as an All-Australian selection. She was the co-captain of the premiership AFL women’s team, the Adelaide Crows, in 2017 and received the awards for Best Player in the Grand Final and Goal of the Year.
In 2019, Erin again won the AFLW Best & Fairest award and the Grand Final Best on Ground award. She was also named the All-Australian captain for the first time.
In addition to her football achievements, Erin is also a two-time WNBA champion and Olympic basketballer.
Erin announced her retirement from professional a basketball in January 2018, after a 16-year career.