Vale Og Murphy

[gokangas]

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.

 

[gokangas]

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.

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April 2, 2022 - 11:46AM
News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom

AFL​

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
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
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.

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“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.

 

[Heaps of fun]

That's awful. Feel for his family and friends.

 

[dUkezz]

RIP red, 21 years young, that’s bloody terrible

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Holy shit, no way.

RIP Mate. Shinboner for life.

 

[Dingster]

RIP Red. That's way too young.

 

[Samsquanch]

Tragic. Losing such a young family member or friend is terrible.

 

[Caracas]

RIP


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[Hojuman]

Vale Og ☹

Be a few sad boys today.

 

[kool kangas]

So sad. To think he goes to sleep at night and never wakes up...RIP Red..

 

[Groucho]

Very saddening news. RIP Red. 21 my god that’s young

 

[Jasemon]

Such sad news. Vale Red. Condolences to your family and loved ones.

 

[Val Keating]

Too young. Vale Red.

 

[Orange Peanut]

Just tragic. Vale Red Og.

 

[sutcliffe's hotel]

Vale Red Og.

Sympathy to all your loved ones who only had you for such a short time.

 

[Shermanator]

Very sad news indeed.

Condolences to all of his family and friends.

 

[The acurate one]

Horrid , just horrid news for friends and family.

These things remind me to be thankful for what we all have . And I’m not talking monetary value , but the gift of life .

 

[ferball]

Tragic news.

Condolences to his friends and family and the club.

 

[utility]

RIP.

Any reports on the cause of death?