INSIDER: You've been made to work after half time in a couple of games already this year. How many sides do you think can actually win the flag?

Lachie Phillips: Four

INSIDER: You've started the season very well personally, have you done anything different or is it down to natural progression from being a good junior?

LP: Progression with more experience in the role.

INSIDER: North Ballarat's Stewart Crameri is a fair-sized unit! How'd you go against him? Any advice for other players who get that role?

LP: I think he was bit sore going in. It's do your best kind of stuff, you're right he is a big unit!

INSIDER: Who of the departed Bloods from last year are you missing on-field the most?

LP: Mark Orr

INSIDER: What are two non-negotiables playing under Tymmsy?

LP: Respect the opposition and effort.

INSIDER: What other sport could you play at a high level if there were no footy?

LP: Basketball

INSIDER: In a freakish sense, which player at the club can do things on-field that others can't?

LP: Blake Souter, he’s super tough

INSIDER: Who at the club has the most upside from a junior perspective?

LP: Zach Russell

INSIDER: Who at Melton would you like kicking for goal after the siren to win you a game of footy?

LP: Liam Carter

INSIDER: Who is the quickest at the club over 30m?

LP: Kyle Borg

INSIDER: Who is your favorite footy person at the club?

LP: Jordy Cotter

INSIDER: Who is the last person you would want to share a room with on a footy trip?

LP: Riley Walker

INSIDER: Who at the club thinks they're funnier than they really are?

LP: Jordan Kight

INSIDER: Biggest threat to Melton for the flag?

LP: Sebastopol

INSIDER: If you had to cook for the whole club what would be your signature dish of approval?

LP: Steak!

INSIDER: Who at the club would most likely win a million dollars on a quiz show?

LP: Ryan Carter

INSIDER: Can you just confirm Tymmsy's favorite player one more time for everyone please mate?

LP: Lachlan Walker

INSIDER: Who's you biggest footy critic?

LP: Dad

INSIDER: Favorite AFL club and player?

LP: Richmond, Patrick Cripps

INSIDER: If you could add three players from other BFNL clubs to your list, who would you pick?

LP: Brett Bewley (Darley), Lachlan Cassidy (Sebastopol), Jake Owen (Bacchus Marsh)