Nathan Murphy retires
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Another players career cut short and I wish him all the best. He was an important part of the Collingwood best 22 with his fearless attack on the ball. Read the play well and was an excellent mark.
Will always be remembered as a Collingwood premiership player..
Will always be remembered as a Collingwood premiership player..
Anyone who says that the game has "gone soft" can honestly go and do one. I'd phrase it differently, but for swear filters...
It does make me wonder how many players in years gone by should have retired, but kept playing on and on and just made their brain injuries worse.
This stuff is just such a time bomb for AFL (and the Rugby codes) at all levels - there's no easy solution, and it turns parents away in droves. If I had a kid, I would seriously think twice about letting them play.
It does make me wonder how many players in years gone by should have retired, but kept playing on and on and just made their brain injuries worse.
This stuff is just such a time bomb for AFL (and the Rugby codes) at all levels - there's no easy solution, and it turns parents away in droves. If I had a kid, I would seriously think twice about letting them play.
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He was absolutely integral to the 2023 Collingwood premiership. But the right call to assure his future health and well-being. I'm sure the club will get around him and support him in his transition to what he does next. I wish him all the very best for the future.
Will be a huge loss for the Pies, he was very good last year.
He allowed Moore to play a bit more free, as the Pies knew that Murphy would do the job in the backline.
I reckon some of the reason that Moore has struggled this year is because he has to be more accountable because Murphy isn't there.
But this is 100% the right call, and i wish him well going forward.
He allowed Moore to play a bit more free, as the Pies knew that Murphy would do the job in the backline.
I reckon some of the reason that Moore has struggled this year is because he has to be more accountable because Murphy isn't there.
But this is 100% the right call, and i wish him well going forward.
jannissary
AAAAAAAAAAARGH!
extremely brave player, deservedly won his premiership last season. i hope that the future goes well for him.
I agree, re Moore, I have said the same.
all the best Murph, having a cry right now, even though it was inevitable, Just an awesome guy, always ready with a Hi and a smile. You will be so so missed, hopefully a goodbye lap this weekend. cheers xx
Sad way to end a career. Only 24yo too.
Best wishes to him and hope he'll be ok in the future.
Best wishes to him and hope he'll be ok in the future.
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It’s good that Collingwood recently extended his deal and added a year for 2025. Will get paid out by the AFL in full, which he deserves. Hopefully he is able to live a healthy life.
Brutal game that at times has brutal consequences.
Really tough for Murphy, though has the rest of his life in front of him.
Glass half full - Goes out a premiership player in his last game of AFL. Most would take that.
Best of luck to him in what the future holds.
Really tough for Murphy, though has the rest of his life in front of him.
Glass half full - Goes out a premiership player in his last game of AFL. Most would take that.
Best of luck to him in what the future holds.
So sad for such a young man
, I hope he has a rewarding, fulfilling life post footy.
, I hope he has a rewarding, fulfilling life post footy.
That's a shame. He reminded me a lot of David Astbury. Not overly athletic, no frills, but super competitive, reliable and consistent.
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Murphy seemed to be the only defender on the same wavelength as Moore.
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Players know the risks though and get paid a pretty penny to walk on the field. Bigger issue in lower leagues where the reward doesn’t outweigh the risk but the elite guys know what they’re getting themselves into and get fairly compensated for it
Experts don’t really know the risks, much less teenagers.
Unfortunate for a young man to have to give up a career he loves.
Your health comes first though and at least his last game was an AFL premiership.
Good luck with recovery and health post football.
Your health comes first though and at least his last game was an AFL premiership.
Good luck with recovery and health post football.
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Brave or reckless ? So many of his concussions were easily avoidable. His choices may well have halved his career.
Integral to structure over the last couple of seasons
Enjoy players that give it their all, shame that he is retiring, but making a "what's best for life" decision is more important
Wish him all the best
Enjoy players that give it their all, shame that he is retiring, but making a "what's best for life" decision is more important
Wish him all the best
At the same time a lot of his concussions were a bit innocuous and didn't really look that bad at the time. Whether that was due to earlier concussions or he was a bit more fragile than most when it came to head high hits.
Leaving a premiership player probably makes the decision to retire slightly easier than a few others who have had to make the decision. He played a big part in it and I thought we were in a bit of trouble when he was subbed out.
Hopefully he doesn't have to deal with too many issues from it over the rest of his life.
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I really do worry about what folks like Joel Selwood will be like in years to come, with the amount of damage he took to his head.
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Is this tweet true? Did he really retire because of this tackle at training?
