Phillips faces Port Adelaide for first time as Gold Coast general manager

Phillips was the inaugural Port Adelaide AFLW captain. She now runs women's football at Gold Coast. On Saturday she faces her old club for the first time as the opposition.

Why it mattersIt is rare for an AFLW star to move into a leadership role at a rival club. Phillips shows how player-to-coach paths are reshaping women's football.

AustraliaPhillips' move to Gold Coast as a GM shows AFLW talent and leadership are spreading across Australian clubs; South Australian fans will watch their icon manage opposition.

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