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David
I dare you to try
Joined: 27 Jul 2003 Location: Andromeda
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The team won’t be the same without him, but I’m glad he’s looking out for his health and future. Will always look back on his career and his unbelievable on-field courage fondly. _________________ All watched over by machines of loving grace |
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winpies
Joined: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia
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Congratulations on your time at the Pies! You will always be a Premiership player. You have been courageous in the way you played the game. Perhaps too much at times but that is why we loved you.
I think you have made the right decision. You are a long time out of football and your future health is important.
I wish you all the very best mate and thank you.
Go Pies! _________________ carn the mighty pies! |
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doriswilgus
Joined: 16 Jun 2005 Location: the great southern land
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This is really sad news.I hate to see him retire at such a young age.But he must think of his long term health,and I think he has made the right decision regarding that.
All the best on your retirement Nathan.You are a star and a Collingwood premiership player to boot!Well done! |
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qldmagpie67
Joined: 18 Dec 2008
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Worst case scenario comes to bare
Good luck Murph hope you find something to fill the void
Your health is much more important than any game of football |
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Charlie Oneeye
charlie oneeye
Joined: 23 Apr 2004
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Very sad for him. I am also pleased that these days we recognise the problem and can avoid a far worse outcome.
His contract expires I believe end of 24, with the midseason draft coming up in a couple of months or so, the club may have financially assisted him to make his announcement earlier than he may have otherwise. I don't mean to sound insensitive.
On field, Frampton has filled the breach, but of course, we also lost a quality player on our list. |
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Gerry Cooper
Joined: 23 Feb 2012
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Nathan Murphy always a premiership hero. His never say die attitude made him one of my favorites. All the best for the future Nathan. _________________ We've all heard that a million monkeys banging on a million typewriters will eventually reproduce the entire works of Shakespeare. Now, thanks to the Internet, we know this is not true.� |
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Boot
Joined: 22 Feb 2013
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I'm sad to hear of Nathan Murphy's medical forced retirement. He was a great part of Collingwoods premiership defense team last year and has always played the game in a terrific spirit and with enormous courage.
It should never be forgotten that Murphy was a very talented sportsman and I remember Nathan Buckley commenting on his initial selection to the team in 2018 when he said that Murphy had been pitted against Degoey at a training drill and held his own against one of the inform players in the league at that time.
Murphy's selfless playing of backing up his fellow defenders helped make Moore and Howe better players in being confident that Murphy could back them up if they took an agressive run at the incoming ball coming into our defensive half. He developed into being a very strong and competive interception marker of the ball as well as Moore and Howe.
A very underated player from a premiership team.
At least his retirement will allow Collingwood to open a spot on our list to potentially recruit some new talent into the AFL list. e.g. Ned Long? _________________ Collingwood Domination. Envy of the Nation! |
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Take_a_Screamer
.....No.5...Jamie Elliott....
Joined: 22 Aug 2018 Location: Melbourne S.E.Suburbs
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woodys_world69
Joined: 04 Jul 2005 Location: Brisbane
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Legend of the footy club.
If He doesn't exist ..we literally don't make it to the GF and win
Rest easy now champ |
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scoobydoo
Joined: 10 Feb 2003
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Thanks for the wonderful memories Murph. You will be loved & remembered
forever. |
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Johnno75
Joined: 07 Oct 2010 Location: Wantirna
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Just 24 and really in his prime. Ultimately his courage cut short his career. An important cog that will be sorely missed. _________________ Human behavioural studies suggest people who use a lot of swear words tend to be more honest & trustworthy. |
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LaurieHolden
Floreat Gymnorhina tyrannica
Joined: 22 Feb 2009 Location: Victoria Park
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Interesting Murph is the 1st player to be medically retired under advice from the AFL panel of advisors on CTE. I'm sure more about this will come out over coming weeks.
The AFL has recognised the link between head trauma and the degenerative brain disease CTE in its official submission to a Senate inquiry but says the association between head trauma and long-term psychological health is less clear.
In its submission to the Senate inquiry into concussion and repeated head trauma in contact sports, the league said it “acknowledges that there is an association between head trauma and neurodegenerative disease [including chronic traumatic encephalopathy – neuropathological change – CTE-NC].”
The AFL argued “the association between head trauma and long-term psychological health” was similarly unclear.
The AFL’s admission of the link between head trauma and CTE follows those by representatives from the NRL and Football Australia in March hearings. _________________ "The Club's not Jock, Ted and Gerry" (& Eddie)
2023 AFL Premiers
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stui magpie
Prepare for the worst, hope for the best.
Joined: 03 May 2005 Location: In flagrante delicto
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I'll echo what everyone else has said, sad to see him retire but happy for him to have made the decision to prioritise his long term health.
The way he played, another concussion was inevitable and I guess he made the call that he couldn't change how he played. Very good, very under rated and a vital cog in the team. He'll be missed on and off the field.
Onya Murph, I'll raise a glass to you later today. _________________ Every dead body on Mt Everest was once a highly motivated person, so maybe just calm the **** down. |
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swoop42
Whatcha gonna do when he comes for you?
Joined: 02 Aug 2008 Location: The 18
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Very sad news that another potential 200 game Collingwood player has been lost to injury way to soon.
His talent, courage and accountability as a defender leaves a big hole in our team that will be hard to replace.
All the best in your future endeavours Nathan and thanks for your service to the Collingwood Football Club.
Forever a Premiership Magpie. _________________ He's mad. He's bad. He's MaynHARD! |
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piedys
Heeeeeeere's Dyso!!!
Joined: 04 Sep 2003 Location: Resident Forum Psychopath since 2003
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Murph, you are hardcore.
Please bring your lawyer to AFL house, with your hand out for long-term compo.
All those atrocities inflicted on you, from 2023, are captured on film as evidence. _________________ M I L L A N E 4 2 forever |
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