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

[giantroo]

Red Óg Murphy will be hoping to become the next Gaelic footballer to play in the AFL after signing with North Melbourne.

The young Sligo player trialled with the club in August and impressed according to North’s GM of Football Cameron Joyce.

“Red was invited to Arden Street and we were really happy with his ability and character,” Joyce said.

“Our recruiters, and in particular our Pro Scout Nick Byrne, have stayed in touch with him and his family over the past few months and we are really happy to have signed him as a Category-B rookie on our list.”

In particular, Murphy’s running capacity stood out and his testing ranked in the top echelon of players at the club.

“We did a variety of tests with Red and he was exceptional,” Joyce added.

“We feel that he has the right foundations to enable him to have a real crack at playing in the AFL and we will give him every chance.”

Murphy recently played for his club side Curry against Shamrock Gaels on the weekend in the Kennedys Intermediate final replay but unfortunately, his side lost 1-13 to 1-10.

The forward, one of his club's and county Sligo's brightest prospects, will now have a much bigger challenge on his hands as he attempts to trade the round ball for the Sherrin.

There are currently 13 other Irish players in the AFL.

 

[Firestarter]

 

[Roo Beauty]

What a name.

Welcome Red Og.

 

[The Nostradamus]

Low risk high reward

Only 18 too

 

[Snake_Baker]

Best of luck Red.

First port of call, a sunscreen sponsor.

First thing I noticed is that if you gave him dark hair he would be a dead ringer for BJ.

 

[giantroo]

 

[Firestarter]

I'm having trouble finding out some profile stats but I'm still lookin'.

 

[Pykie]

Comments off the GAA forums, seems to be the most highly rated of those 4-5 heading over this year.

Red Óg Murphy from Sligo heading over in January I understand. Massive loss to Curry and Sligo GAA.

Good player right enough.
Surprised to see a Dublin buck going.

 

[king rising]

Why on earth do we have an American interviewer at our club. * face palm *

 

[75-77-96-99]

Welcome Red Og Murphy - ROM = The CD

 

[Firestarter]

https://www.balls.ie/amp/gaa/look-back-young-football-stars-emerged-august-367125

Red Óg Murphy - Sligo
Sligo forward Red Óg Murphy had one of the most remarkable stat sheets of the year as he scored 0-11 (7f) of his side's 0-15 total against Derry.

The Curry full-forward was a thorn in their side throughout as even towards the closing minutes, he pointed to equalise matters before Derry eventually struck the telling blow.

He was cool and composed throughout against a defence that has proven to be one of the toughest to break down in the country given their advancement to the final.

 

[Pykie]

Looks slightly more athletic than Connor ******* Meredith.

 

[Pykie]

Surely his nickname is "Morgan".

 

[The Other Dean]

Welcome, OG.

 

[Grogg]

Red Og Murphy = The Dropkick

 

[outwecome2play]

So we have a Red Kangaroo.

 

[DEVO]

Wasn’t Red Og a Celtic King in the 8th or 9th Century? If so, he may be too old to be playing AFL

Any way welcome aboard.

 

[Mav]

If his nickname isn’t Bluey I quit.

 

[thumping]

Hopefully he gives us a lot of positive O (M) G moments

 

[giantroo]

"Murphy's two-year deal with the Kangaroos means 14 Irishmen will be in AFL ranks next year, including a remarkable six additions that didn't play in the 2018 season.

He trialled with the Roos in August, along with countryman Oisín McWilliams, and impressed with his running capacity and performance in various tests, according to North football boss Cameron Joyce"

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Welcome Red!

Dunno why, but have a good feeling about this one.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Why on earth do we have an American interviewer at our club. * face palm *

She's no Heath. I miss his interview style.

 

[Bigeasy]

If his nickname isn’t Bluey I quit.

All the best mate.

 

[muttley45]

Welcome to North Red, about time we got an Irishman in, risk/reward ratio makes it an absolute no brainer, don't think i have seen a slow one yet, if dedication is there, a good career awaits you

 

[wolvesRoos]

Why on earth do we have an American interviewer at our club. * face palm *

Maybe hoping it works out like Richmond having an American woman around worked out ok for them