Collingwood premiership defender Nathan Murphy has retired from the AFL on the advice of doctors due to ongoing concussion issues.
Murphy, 24, told his teammates of the decision this morning before the club issued a press release on his retirement.
“I feel it is the right time and the right decision for me to hang up my footy boots,” Murphy said in the statement.
“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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