Greg Phillips started his career in 1976 at Port Adelaide and was a key member of their defence during a successful era for the club.
Phillips was captain of Port Adelaide from 1991 to the end of the 1993 season, when he announced his retirement.
In 2000 Phillips was selected as a centre half back in Port Adelaide's official 'Greatest Team 1870 to 2000'.
His youngest daughter, Erin Phillips, was a member of the Australian basketball team, and began playing Australian rules with the Adelaide AFL Women's team in the inaugural 2017 season; she is a two time AFLW best and fairest winner.
Another daughter, Amy, is married to former AFL player Shaun Burgoyne.