Player Watch Nathan Murphy (Retired)

[TradeDraft]

Just Keep Getting AFL Games into Murphy

 

[Sea fog]

I think that Murphy was the best of the younger crew on Sundy.

 

[legendstatus]

I think that Murphy was the best of the younger crew on Sundy.

Coming off a low base.


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[swoop42]

You can't teach courage.

Brilliant mark and deserves a thread bump for it.

 

[barrackers]

You can't teach courage.

Brilliant mark and deserves a thread bump for it.

 

[barrackers]

Even though I'd much prefer to see players up and about after a win it's refreshing to hear some emotion from a player after a loss. Certainly can't say Murphy doesn't care about the club and outcome.

 

[stormskye]

What’s his contract status? Hopefully we keep this kid.

 

[rand corp]

Like this kid, obvious courage, athletic, well worth perservering with.

 

[Maggie5]

Certainly can't say Murphy doesn't care about the club and outcome.

Great interview. Must admit I have been surprised by him and it was a gutsy mark. No doubting his effort.

 

[Maggie5]

What’s his contract status? Hopefully we keep this kid.

Contracted to 2022.

 

[stormskye]

Contracted to 2022.

Extend it

 

[Unknown Identity]

I know Murph through cricket and he's a ripping kid. Great to see him getting a good run at it.

If he stays healthy, lock for best 22 for many years to come.

 

[ZEV]

I know Murph through cricket and he's a ripping kid. Great to see him getting a good run at it.

If he stays healthy, lock for best 22 for many years to come.

If he plays like this every week he'll be our next captain.

 

[JB1975]

Even though I'd much prefer to see players up and about after a win it's refreshing to hear some emotion from a player after a loss. Certainly can't say Murphy doesn't care about the club and outcome.

I've been a fan of Murphy's for a while, been hoping he'd get a decent run at it, but I think that this is the first time I've heard him speak.

He doesn't shy from the notion that a player who marks with the flight should exemplify the sort of effort every player should put in. It is something he does at VFL, and it will --along with his aggressive temperament-- cause him trouble from time to time, but our team as a whole will benefit from the example he sets.

Watching Murph won't make the s**t sandwich of our season a pleasant experience, but these are the things which make it slightly easier to stomach.

 

[The Royal Sampler]

His mark was not only the highlight of this week, but last week too and maybe even the season.

 

[Leviathan Pie]

Extend it

This is the stuff that has got us in trouble in the past...

No need to rush something like that - lets see (hope) he can string together a decent few months of footy first.

Was solid again today.

 

[stormskye]

This is the stuff that has got us in trouble in the past...

No need to rush something like that - lets see (hope) he can string together a decent few months of footy first.

Was solid again today.

I’m worried many may try and jump ship! We need to lock the guys down with concrete shoes

 

[gouki88]

Took forever for him to get a good run, but he’s worth the wait!

 

[mike123]

It’s makes you wonder why he wasn’t selected last season. He was given the best 2’s player award so it couldn’t have been form and he obviously has ability.

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

Murphy’s mark was the highlight of the day.

Very reminiscent of Riewoldt’s mark in 2004.

 

[barrackers]

Murphy’s mark was the highlight of the day.

Very reminiscent of Riewoldt’s mark in 2004.

Riewoldt's mark (beaten by Sampi for mark of the year), which in turn references a mark by Jonathan Brown




Brown's mark (mark of the year 2002)





And for completeness Sam Walsh's (mark of the year 2020)

 

[augie]

Even though I'd much prefer to see players up and about after a win it's refreshing to hear some emotion from a player after a loss. Certainly can't say Murphy doesn't care about the club and outcome.

Gee that's impressive. Light on for cliches, heavy on the honest explanation of what we are doing wrong and what we need to change.

 

[SchuPie]

How good was that?!

Liked how acknowledged his effort and hoped it would inspire teammates

Didn't say "obviously" once - I think the sporting world is in shock

 

[No SPIN]

Love his versatility - but not sure where his best position is - probably defensive wing.
But it’s a good problem to have.

 

[stormskye]

Love his versatility - but not sure where his best position is - probably defensive wing.
But it’s a good problem to have.

Defensive wing for mine. Good mark, can intercept well