Sam Phillips

Defensive Midfielder - Newcastle Jets U18
19 Nov 2026
Thursday
Process
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Events

9

  1. Left out as Nicholas Pennington was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Nicholas Pennington was preferred — lower injury-risk profile.
    Cause
    He is being eased back from injury.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  2. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  3. Returned to full training after injury

    Moderate
    Cause
    The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.

  4. Left out as Nicholas Pennington was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Nicholas Pennington was preferred — competition registration or clause rules.
    Cause
    He is being eased back from injury.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  5. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  6. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  7. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  8. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  9. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.