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My Take
Erin Phillips earns my respect as a true dual-sport athlete. Born in Melbourne in 1985, she carved out a WNBA career across five teams and won two championships, then went on to claim the AFL Women's best and fairest in 2017. Reaching elite level in two completely different sports demands a rare blend of athleticism and competitive drive that most never come close to. Her move into basketball coaching after retirement signals a genuine, lasting love for the game. As a trailblazer for Australian women in sport, she strikes me as exactly the kind of figure worth celebrating, and I find her story quietly inspiring.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Erin Phillips
- Name (Japanese)
- エリン・フィリップス
- Reading
- えりん・ふぃりっぷす
- Born
- May 19, 1985 (age 41)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Ox
- Origin
- Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Height
- 170 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player / Australian rules football player / basketball coach
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2017 AFL Women's best and fairest
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Erin Phillips born?
Born May 19, 1985 (age 41).
Where is Erin Phillips from?
Erin Phillips is from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
What does Erin Phillips do?
Erin Phillips works as basketball player, Australian rules football player, basketball coach.
How tall is Erin Phillips?
Erin Phillips is 170 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.