Player Watch Nathan Murphy (Retired 2024)

[Kappa]

Been saying it from the start even though many mocked me for it. Retirement is 100% the correct call, well done Murphy and hope u are well looked after in retirement. Premiership hero

 

[Tarkyn_24]

Terrible news but hopefully this is the best decision for his long term health and a long life ahead.

Thanks for the service; particularly the last two years where he was a dependable pillar of our defence. No one can doubt the courage.

 

[HotPiesWithSauce]

Sad news but his health and future is of the utmost importance, and he retires a premiership player. May not have played much of the GF, but we don't make it there without him in my opinion

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

 

[spartan-magpie]

His health is the priority and he’s made the correct decision. Good luck in the future, young man.

I’d just like to highlight that without Murphy our backline has regressed massively - such is his value to the team.

An absolutely fearless champion of our club and extremely underrated. Was our most important back half player.

 

[3066]

Sad but the right thing to do.

I hope he stays connected ... maybe even become a runner for us?

#AlwaysAPie #PiesPremiershipPlayer

 

[Apex36]

Thanks for everything Murph. Big loss for the club, he had become such an important part of our defensive unit.

 

[Jafo]

Health comes first. Figured made decision to retire yesterday after that big hug at the club that was aired on the news.

But great to see him come from battling and then cementing a spot in the team to then be a part of a Premiership team.

Always be a Magpie and a Premiership player now.

Best of luck Nathan ️️

 

[Lockyer24]

Very sad to see him retire, but am behind him whatever he chose to do.

His unwavering courage seemed to have come at a cost.

What a great effort to develop from a skinny kid into a Premiership CHB like he did. I certainly didn’t see that coming from early doors.

 

[stormskye]

This actually bought a tear to my eye. Horrible news but the right decision for him. Gave his all, a premiership player.

All the best for the future Murph.

 

[Kes1984]

Such a sad part of our game.

Thanks Murph - we'll never know how good this bloke was going to get. He was only getting better and better.

I've said so many times on here, he needed to retire. Even though it's the necessary call, it's so hard to accept now it's actually happening!

I hope the club includes him still - if that's what he wants.

 

[Scodog10]

Hardly the same risk let’s be honest.

Will Pucovski disagrees with this post!

Getting cut down in your prime is such a tough way to go, but ultimately it’s for the best. The club will get around him always a premiership hero!

 

[Do_Beta_Rapport]

Will be missed, hadn’t even hit his prime.

Absolutely the right call though, it’s not as if he skirted around contests and happened to get the odd concussion. Bloke played a fearless style of game, the only way he knew how.

Forever in the history books as a Pies premiership player.

 

[Jafo]

Wow Murphy is only 24

 

[Cousin of Daicos]

Wow Murphy is only 24

Yeah it's really sad

But also shows how quickly he developed over the last few seasons. Technically hadn't even hit his prime yet so scary to think how much better he could have become.

Our defence has become tangibly worse without him there so hopefully he can mentor Charlie Dean and TJ to be ready faster

 

[Kes1984]

Wow Murphy is only 24

This bloke was too good to only play 57 games. He could have had a massive career. Makes it so much sadder.

His long term health is far more important. How much life he has to live still when he's so young.

 

[Chilli Con Incarnate]

Sad, but I'm glad he's made the call. Young men aren't often the best judges of their own mortality, it would have been horrible if he'd played on and something happened.

Farewell to a champion and premiership player!

 

[JB1975]

He took a while to find his stride, then he did and suddenly we couldn't imagine our defence without him.

He was fierce, to others and to himself.

24 years old and a lot to look forward to in the real world beyond footy.

Go hard, Murph.

 

[Vicky Park]

Very sad day. Love Murphy, the flying red hair, the freckles, the crazy brave play.

I walked out of the GF when he went down in the first quarter and took a while to return. I was distraught for him and us, so much value did I place on his play and contribution.

There might be a replacement in terms of his height and skills - maybe - but I doubt in terms of his bravery.

He was the perfect complement to Moore and Howe, helping to make us over the course of 2023 one of the best and stingiest defences in the AFL.

 

[sideswipe]

Been saying it from the start even though many mocked me for it. Retirement is 100% the correct call, well done Murphy and hope u are well looked after in retirement. Premiership hero

You were mocked(and still will be) for believing you knew better than the reported medical advice he had received. Sounds like that advice has changed.

All power to Murph. All too brief a career, but a flag softens the blow.

 

[ZEV]

 

[Miluxx]

Best of luck in the future.

 

[jimmy35]

Thanks Murph. Sad news but the right call for himself.

 

[3066]

So beautifully spoken. I hope he walks a lap of honour this week.

'I've lived out my childhood dream': Nathan Murphy

Hear from Nathan Murphy following the announcement of his retirement.

www.collingwoodfc.com.au

 

[pablo disco bar]

Devastating

As others have said Tom langdon

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Tom Langdon

Age

29

Ht

190cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.1

5star

K

10.0

4star

HB

9.1

5star

M

5.3

5star

T

2.6

4star

MG

236.1

4star

No current season stats available

D

17.0

5star

K

12.2

5star

HB

4.8

4star

M

6.4

5star

T

2.0

4star

now Murphy

Poor bloke