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Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2024 5:26 pm
by Ronnie McKeowns boots
What'sinaname wrote:Retires as our best ever 57 game player which will last for generations, if not for ever
Our best? Reckon he would be up there with any other 57 gamer who ever pulled on the boots surely?
Would be an interesting comparison...might be a few that give him a run for his money
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2024 5:39 pm
by the fuzz
More highlights in his 57 games than most players get over a long career.
The epitome of guts and determination, heart and soul. Always gave 100%.
A huge reason we got where we did last year. He will be missed.
Thanks for everything Murph.
You retire a Collingwood Premiership Legend!!
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2024 6:08 pm
by Take_a_Screamer
You'll love this...
Nathan Murphy's AFL career highlights package
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vEkGMuKCIs
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2024 6:19 pm
by Magpietothemax
He was a warrior in our D50. His courage and determination to hold the line is now legendary, and was an inspiration to both his team mates and to all of us, who watched him in awe.
It is with great sadness that I wish to acknowledge my gratitude and my respect for his extraordinary and all too short career with our beloved team. His decision must have been such a painful one to make, but of course a necessary one for himself.
I wish Nathan Murphy all the very best in the future for his health and happiness.
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2024 6:55 pm
by The Black and White Lion
Geez how quickly in 2022/23 did Murph go from being a maybe to one of our most important players on the field. So grateful for his courage and bravery even for a short few years and that he was rewarded with a premiership medal.
It’s a tough cost to pay though. Spare a thought for Murph in future years as he may yet have some medical conditions to live through in future due to those concussions.
What is it with our defenders. Tom Langdon, Roughead and now Murph retired from the game in their prime
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:23 pm
by skaman
Add James Clement to that list as well Black & White Lion
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:36 pm
by 3rd degree
Sad News . All the Best Murph thank you for your Courage, Spirit and Premiership Service . Forever 28.
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:54 pm
by warburton lad
an incredibly heartfelt farewell speech...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qT2jT8uFzUk
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:57 pm
by RudeBoy
One of the most courageous players ever to don the black and white. Thankyou Nathan.
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2024 11:47 pm
by Said by Zed
Yes indeed. Thanks Natters, not only an awesome player with equal measure heart and skill, but a fine person and orator - haven’t heard a more eloquent and gracious retirement speech for some time….if that’s the result of a million concussions there’s several media personalities who could benefit from at least one or two.
Good luck…we miss your Evel Knievel inspired approach to the contest and under the pack ‘all or nothing’ hard ball gets already!
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2024 11:50 pm
by Simply_Brutal
Not a good run for the #28 with Sinclair and Murphy both having to retire young.
Farewell
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:42 am
by uncanny
What a wonderful career based on yes , your natural ability, but what set you above thousands like that to allow you to play on the highest stage was your pure courage and humbleness to listen to and act on your coaches counsel to improve each week. Well done Nathan. We have missed you out there each week this year but you and us have such great memories to savour. All the best post retirement from our great game. Love
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2024 10:03 am
by Take_a_Screamer
Why the loss of Nathan Murphy is ‘extremely significant’ for Collingwood
https://www.3aw.com.au/why-the-loss-of- ... llingwood/
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2024 11:42 am
by lazzadesilva
Illogical crap! A team doesn’t need to have a player permanently retired for the club to be impacted by this loss
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2024 11:52 am
by Piesnchess
^ Yep, I never thought wed get over the very early "forced retirement " of John Greening , as good as Naicos IMHO, forced on medical grounds by that thug Odea. But, we did , and still played big Finals. Now, its up to young gun Charlie Dean to step up to the plate, I like this kid,now he gets his chance.