Edward Phillips Biography

St Kilda delists Ed Phillips after 15 games with the club since his debut in 2018.

"Due to the situation our industry finds itself in, tough calls must be made. Ed has been a pleasure to have at the club for the past few years. He's extremely hardworking, dedicated, and always looking for ways to help those around him," Saints head of list management James Gallagher said.

"I have no doubt he has big things ahead of him and we wish him all the best with whatever comes next."

Ed Phillips signs a new two-year deal with St Kilda to remain at St Kilda until the end of 2020.

Brothers Tom Phillips and Ed Phillips squared off against each other when Collingwood took on St Kilda at Etihad Stadium this week.

"It was really weird, but pretty special," Tom said after the match.

"We actually went down to the park and had a bit of a kick today. So, I was having a kick with him about six hours ago and then I was up against him on the wing on the ground tonight.

"When you think back 18 or 20 years, all the footy we've played together as young kids, we won a premiership in junior footy together, we played a game at (under-18 TAC Cup side) Oakleigh Chargers together, but I haven't played against him before."

Edward Phillips makes his AFL debut for St Kilda at Perth Stadium with 24 disposals (8 kicks and 16 handballs), 3 marks and 5 tackles in a 30-point loss to Fremantle.

Ed Phillips has spent his pre-season in Myanmar, Cambodia, India and Nepal as part of his volunteer work.

His family's organisation, The Phillips Foundation, has helped disadvantaged people have a chance to receive an education, by doing things such as providing books and other necessary items.

"I quite like going to places where sometimes you might feel a little uncomfortable or unsure, but that just makes for great stories, and memories when you come back into this very comfortable life we've got," Phillips said.

"That's why I love it. It's more of an adventure and you learn so much, I found, from going to different parts of the world and experiencing different cultures."

St Kilda select Edward Phillips with pick No.56 in the 2016 National Draft.

"He's the brother of (Collingwood's) Tom, he's a wingman/half forward, who has good endurance and can kick right and left foot," St Kilda recruiting manager Tony Elshaug said.

"We felt he improved as the season went on. He's a good character and did all the work, he's very reliable. We were pleased with what he did in the back half of the season. He played on Hugh McCluggage in a TAC Cup final and did a good job.

"He can take a good mark overhead so he provides a good mix to the midfielders we already have."