Collingwood premiership defender Nathan Murphy has announced his medical retirement due to concussion.
Murphy, 24 hangs up the boots after 57 AFL games, with his last appearance being the 2023 Grand Final — a game he was subbed out of due to his latest head knock.
Deliberating over his career in recent months, Murphy made the tough decision to walk away from the game after receiving advice from a medical concussion panel.
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“I feel it is the right time and the right decision for me to hang up my footy boots,” Murphy said.
“I love my football, but my priority is on my future and ensuring I live a full and healthy life.
“I’d like to thank the club, coaches, teammates, staff and the Magpie army for all their support throughout my playing career and for allowing me the opportunity to live out my childhood dream of playing AFL.
“To my family and friends, I couldn’t have gone through this journey without your continued love and support which I am so grateful for.
“It is not lost on me how fortunate I am to have been able to experience premiership success with this group and club. I hope I did the jumper proud and thank the many people and supporters who helped me along the way.
“I will forever cherish the memories and friends I’ve made at our great club.”
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