AFL player Nathan Murphy has been forced into early retirement on medical advice, after a string of concussions
AFL player Nathan Murphy has been forced into early retirement on medical advice, following a string of concussions sustained by the 24-year-old.
Following extensive consultation with a medical panel, the decision was taken to immediately call time on his career after just 57 games.Murphy informed Pies teammates and staff of his decision on Tuesday morning. “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.
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