Collingwood premiership player Nathan Murphy has retired from the Australian Football League (AFL) at the age of 24, following medical advice from the AFL's concussion panel. Murphy, who played 57 games and was part of a premiership team over seven seasons, cited the need to prioritize his future health as the main reason for his retirement. His decision comes after a detailed consultation with the league's medical concussion panel, emphasizing his focus on living a full and healthy life.
Collingwood's Nathan Murphy has retired from the AFL, with the 24-year-old saying his priority was on "ensuring I live a full and healthy life" after receiving advice from the medical concussion panel. https://t.co/xqtbEgseWN
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Watch live: Collingwood premiership player Nathan Murphy, 24, is speaking after announcing his retirement due to concussion. https://t.co/1N4rpUn8Vq
After 57 games and a premiership across seven seasons, Nathan Murphy has retired following advice from the AFL's medical concussion panel. https://t.co/Pz5CJJ3cz7
Premiership Pie Nathan Murphy has announced his retirement, effective immediately. Wishing you all the best, Murph 🖤🤍 https://t.co/53xX8v65Y7
‘Priority is my future’: Pies defender Nathan Murphy retires due to concussion. https://t.co/1N4rpUn8Vq