Collingwood premiership defender Nathan Murphy has retired from the AFL on the recommendation of docs as a result of ongoing concussion points.
Murphy, 24, advised his teammates of the choice this morning earlier than the membership issued a press launch on his retirement.
“I really feel it’s the proper time and the appropriate resolution for me to hold up my footy boots,” Murphy mentioned within the assertion.
“I like my soccer, however my precedence is on my future and guaranteeing I dwell a full and wholesome life.
“I might wish to thank the membership, coaches, teammates, workers and the Magpie Military for all their assist all through my enjoying profession and for permitting me the chance to dwell out my childhood dream of enjoying AFL.
“To my household and associates, I could not have gone by this journey with out your continued love and assist, which I’m so grateful for.
“It isn’t misplaced on me how lucky I’m to have been capable of expertise premiership success with this group and membership. I hope I did the jumper proud and thank the many individuals and supporters who helped me alongside the best way.
“I’ll endlessly cherish the recollections and associates I’ve made at our nice membership.”
Murphy performed 57 video games throughout six seasons on the Collingwood listing, and was subbed out of final 12 months’s grand remaining victory after being concussed in a collision with Brisbane’s Lincoln McCarthy.
Basic supervisor of soccer Brendon Bolton thanked Murphy for his contribution to Collingwood.
“Nathan might be remembered as a participant who confirmed sheer braveness on the sphere. His one-on-one efforts and talent to intercept and spoil had been second to none. Within the backline, Murph had an impressive skill to learn the sport, lead, and direct teammates on subject,” Bolton mentioned.
“A enjoyable and light-hearted character, Nathan additionally confirmed nice generosity which is what made him a much-loved member of our membership. Away from the sphere, he made important contributions throughout the neighborhood house from neighborhood teaching to the working in his café.
“Having battled a number of accidents all through his profession, a credit score goes to Nathan’s resilience and perseverance to come back again and carry out to a excessive customary on many events.”
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Murphy’s announcement comes after the high-profile retirement of Melbourne’s Angus Brayshaw in February this 12 months, after the star midfielder was suggested in opposition to persevering with his AFL profession as a result of concussion.
The AFL is dealing with a number of lawsuits from ex-players over the best way concussions had been dealt with up to now, together with former Geelong and Essendon ruckman John Barnes, dual-premiership Cat Max Rooke, and Geelong goalkicking champion Gary Ablett Sr.
Current retirements from the sport as a result of concussion embody Hawthorn’s Max Lynch, Adelaide’s Paul Seedsman, and West Coast’s Brad Sheppard.
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