Past #45: Red Óg Murphy - RIP - Murphy has passed away in Dublin aged 21 (April 2022)

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tazaa said:
Did he need to? The entire interview basically spells out he hated the experience. North tried to accommodate him by allowing him a more relaxed work/life balance and playing him up forward to get him to enjoy the game.
Does not thank or acknowledge the club at all.
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Why lie if he hated the experience?

As I said, we are being super precious here. If he hated the experience, he hated it. No need to mince words or mislead others.
 

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tazaa said:
fu** the campaigner
It didn’t work out for both parties but Eric Wallace is twice the human you are (literally) and it’s only for no reason other than being humble about the opportunity
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He's also a 25 year old man with a bit of independence and life experience who'd lived on his own previously not a 17 year old boy from a rural part of Ireland where the average summer temp is under 15 C.
 
Scottroo said:
Get a grip. Kids 18 taken half way across the world to play a game he’s never even seen. Honestly I don’t think I could do it in reverse and I’m 34.

Good on him for trying
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Themanbun said:
Why lie if he hated the experience?

As I said, we are being super precious here. If he hated the experience, he hated it. No need to mince words or mislead others.
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king rising said:
Imagine potting a 17 y/o kid for not liking his experience playing a new sport in a new country. Get a grip
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ferball said:
He's also a 25 year old man with a bit of independence and life experience who'd lived on his own previously not a 17 year old boy from a rural part of Ireland where the average summer temp is under 15 C.
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Murphy will be remembered in the same way Connor Meredith is remembered.
And then there’s the way Eric Wallace gets remembered.
Ones a shinboner because he bought into the place and the other is already irrelevant. That’s my point.
 
tazaa said:
Murphy will be remembered in the same way Connor Meredith is remembered.
And then there’s the way Eric Wallace gets remembered.
Ones a shinboner because he bought into the place and the other is already irrelevant. That’s my point.
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Starting your post "* the campaigner" doesn't really carry the point too well but I do agree that Eric Wallace's attitude was legendary. Should hire him as a US scout or something down the line.
 
Heaps of fun said:
Starting your post "fu** the campaigner" doesn't really carry the point too well but I do agree that Eric Wallace's attitude was legendary. Should hire him as a US scout or something down the line.
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Wasn’t intended to sound harsh.
Comfortable with it but at the end of the day the kids a Cat B rookie.
He’d be flattered with the attention he’s still getting on the internet
 
Sad news. RIP Red.
 

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Argh that’s bloody sad. Taken way too young.

Spoke to him after one of his VFL games and he seemed like a funny lad! Someone who you could definitely enjoy a beer with.

I believe Will Walker was probably his best mate while he was living down under.

Rest Easy Red.
 
RIP Red. Very sad news
 
Awful news.
 

Red Og Murphy: Former North Melbourne prospect dies aged 21​

North Melbourne are in shock following the sudden death of 21-year-old Red Og Murphy.
Nick Smart
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North Melbourne is mourning the shock, sudden passing of former Kangaroo Red Og Murphy in Ireland.
Murphy, who died aged just 21, was on the Roos’ list in 2019 after being taken as a Category B rookie from his home club in county Sligo.
He played 12 VFL games but never made his senior debut.
Family and the authorities in Ireland are yet to confirm the cause of death.
Former North Melbourne player Red Og Murphy has passed away at the age of 21. Picture: AAP

Former North Melbourne player Red Og Murphy has passed away at the age of 21. Picture: AAP
North Melbourne chief executive Ben Amarfio expressed his condolences to the Murphy family.
“On behalf of everyone at the club, I would like to pass on my deepest sympathies to the Murphy family at this difficult time,” Amarfio said.
“Our thoughts are with those closest to Red Og, his family and friends in his home in Ireland, and all those who played and worked alongside him and became friends with him during his time at North Melbourne.”
Red Og Murphy and Lachlan Hosie during a training session in 2019. Picture: AAP

Red Og Murphy and Lachlan Hosie during a training session in 2019. Picture: AAP
Upon his return to Ireland, Murphy starred for his local club Curry GAA and county Sligo.
Murphy’s neighbour and Sligo county councillor Martin Connolly told the Irish Examiner of the widespread shock following Murphy’s death.
“The parish of Curry is speechless,” Mr Connolly said.
“Red Óg was probably one of the finest footballers that came out of the area.

“He played for Curry GAA club. He and the Murphy family are highly respected.”

North Melbourne players and officials will wear black armbands in honour of Murphy in the match against the Brisbane Lions on Saturday night.
 
 
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