attitude was genuine or a disguise for uncertainty and self-doubt. At his peak, his good looks and ability to score fast meant he was one of the most popular Australian players, particularly with Channel Nine (who broadcast the game) and PBL (in change of marketing). Graham Halbish, an executive with the Australian Cricket Board, later wrote that: Wayne was very popular with Channel Nine and PBL because they believed he was good value as a commercial asset. PBL rated him in the top three or so players in the country. The selectors certainly did not have him rated that highly. He was a wicketkeeper and a batsman but he was not performing to an exceptional standard, or consistently. Statistics did not equate to his profile. Phillips still holds the Test match records for the most matches played (18) and catches taken (43) in a complete career without a stumping. Coaching He coached the Southern Redbacks for four seasons, until resigning on 16 March 2007, one season before his contract was set to expire. Post Cricket career In 2007 Phillips accepted a position as chief fundraiser for the South Australian branch of the Liberal Party. Family Philiips' father Brian Phillips was a former Australian rules footballer and chairman of selectors with Sturt Football Club in the South Australian National Football League. References Waugh, Steve, Out of My Comfort Zone, Penguin, 2006 External links 1958 births Living people Australia One Day International cricketers Australia Test cricketers South Australia cricketers Cricketers who made a century on Test debut Australian cricketers Cricketers from Adelaide Australian cricket coaches Wicket-keepers