Game over for Murphy

[Pevers-Legend]

27 September 2005 Herald Sun
Scott Gullan

THE 185-game four-club career of Justin Murphy has finally come to an end.

Murphy has been told by Essendon that he is no longer required after two seasons at Windy Hill.

The 29-year-old was an unexpected success story last year, his first for the Bombers, but his form slipped badly in the second half of this season.

He was dropped for the final two games of the year and only managed 17 games.

Murphy started with Richmond in 1994 before moving to Carlton, Geelong, back to Carlton and then Essendon.

His axing comes after ruckman Matthew Allan announced his retirement last week.

Erratic forward Damian Cupido has been told his future will be decided after next week's trade period where he will be shopped around.

Full-forward Matthew Lloyd is expected to be announced as Essendon's new captain today, replacing long-time skipper James Hird.

One down - 5 or 6 to go.

And yay on the Lloyd captaincy. Does this mean we will never be able to complain to the umps again?

 

[Lance Uppercut]

He's gaaaawwwnnn. you little beauty

also at Bomber Blitz

 

[go_the_bombers]

That News just made my day a whole lot better

 

[Darealrath]

Interesting that they say career, does that mean we're not even going to bother trying to trade him ? I doubt anyone would pick him at his age anyway.

Gave us good value with his tremendous first season.

Hopefully all those with the Murphy obsession can get on with their lives now after a 2 year hiatus.

 

[The Dustbin]

Beautiful!

Now all we need to do is get rid of Bullen, Henneman, Alvey, Haynes, Bolton and possibly Hunt and Reynolds.

 

[mcphee_is_a_gun]

Awesome news, i think Cupido will be staying unless we can get a good trade for him...

 

[essendon]

Tears of Joy

 

[bongo]

at last, there was always that chance sheeds was gonna keep him, good to hear its definite, 2006 looks better already

they should retire his number, its probably full of bad luck now

 

[VANDA]

Bingo!

 

[rioli brownlow]

One down - 5 or 6 to go.

And yay on the Lloyd captaincy. Does this mean we will never be able to complain to the umps again?

finally some success at essendon

 

[rioli brownlow]

Beautiful!

Now all we need to do is get rid of Bullen, Henneman, Alvey, Haynes, Bolton and possibly Hunt and Reynolds.

gotta keep teddy, the rest seeya later