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North recruit surprised by Boomer visit after âshockâ draft selection
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2020-12-16T09:11+11:00
Will Phillips had no idea his name was to be called out so early in last weekâs AFL Draft.
Expected to be taken a little later in the first round, the Oakleigh Chargers midfielder landed at North Melbourne with pick 3.
Phillips admits it was a huge surprise that the Kangaroos came calling because of all the clubs he spoke to in the lead-up, they appeared to show the least amount of interest.
âI found out via broadcast. It was a bit of a shock to me,â he said on