Collingwood premiership defender Nathan Murphy has retired from the AFL on the recommendation of docs because of ongoing concussion points.
Murphy, 24, instructed 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 best choice for me to hold up my footy boots,” Murphy stated within the assertion.
“I really like my soccer, however my precedence is on my future and making certain I dwell a full and wholesome life.
“I would prefer to thank the membership, coaches, teammates, employees and the Magpie Military for all their help 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 via this journey with out your continued love and help, which I’m so grateful for.
“It’s not misplaced on me how lucky I’m to have been in a position to 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 way in which.
“I’ll perpetually cherish the reminiscences and associates I’ve made at our nice membership.”
Murphy performed 57 video games throughout six seasons on the Collingwood record, and was subbed out of final 12 months’s grand last victory after being concussed in a collision with Brisbane’s Lincoln McCarthy.
Normal supervisor of soccer Brendon Bolton thanked Murphy for his contribution to Collingwood.
“Nathan will probably be remembered as a participant who confirmed sheer braveness on the sector. His one-on-one efforts and talent to intercept and spoil have been second to none. Within the backline, Murph had an excellent capability to learn the sport, lead, and direct teammates on area,” Bolton stated.
“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 sector, he made important contributions inside the group area from group 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 normal 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 towards persevering with his AFL profession because of concussion.
The AFL is going through a number of lawsuits from ex-players over the way in which concussions have been dealt with prior to now, together with former Geelong and Essendon ruckman John Barnes, dual-premiership Cat Max Rooke, and Geelong goalkicking champion Gary Ablett Sr.
Latest retirements from the sport because of concussion embrace Hawthorn’s Max Lynch, Adelaide’s Paul Seedsman, and West Coast’s Brad Sheppard.
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