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Collingwood’s Nathan Murphy forced to retire from AFL due to concussion

Collingwood player Nathan Murphy
Collingwood player Nathan Murphy has retired from AFL football over fears he may suffer more concussions. Photograph: Michael Willson/AFL Photos/Getty Images

Collingwood player Nathan Murphy has been forced into early retirement on medical advice, due to a string of concussions sustained by the 24-year-old throughout his AFL career.

The 2023 premiership player suffered the 10th concussion of his career in last year’s grand final and was ruled out of match simulation training on the eve of the season in February. He has not taken to the field since.

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