The Latest Breaking News from Nathan Murphy

Geelong avoids sanction over player concussion deal

A Geelong AFL player with a history of head knocks signed a secret deal with the club to take legal responsibility for future concussions.

AAP · Aug 6

Bulldogs youngster forced to retire through concussion

Western Bulldogs first-year player Aiden O'Driscoll has been forced into premature retirement through concussion, without playing a game for the AFL club.

AAP · May 14, 2024

'Fear and embarrassment': 'King' Lewis' battle with CTE

Queensland rugby league legend Wally Lewis has opened up on his battle with brain injury CTE, in a call for funding and more research into the disease.

AAP · Apr 22, 2024

After two exhilarating seasons, Collingwood have been studied and stripped bare

A third successive loss – this time to St Kilda – represents a major premiership hangover. Do the Magpies have the quality of greats to bounce back?

The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2024

Magpies' Murphy to sit out of AFL games indefinitely

Collingwood defender Nathan Murphy is not contemplating retirement but will remain on the sidelines indefinitely due to concussion-related issues.

AAP · Feb 14, 2024

Magpies boss defends Murphy's return from concussion

Collingwood chief executive Craig Kelly has hit out at critics of the decision to allow concussion-prone defender Nathan Murphy to continue playing in the AFL.

AAP · Feb 6, 2024

Pies' Murphy to continue AFL career after head knock

The AFL's expert concussion panel has cleared Collingwood premiership defender Nathan Murphy to return to the field in 2024.

AAP · Dec 20, 2023

Unlucky Adams not forgotten in Magpies' flag party

Taylor Adams and Daniel McStay missed Collingwood's AFL grand final win over Brisbane through injury but have been lauded by teammates in the aftermath.

AAP · Oct 1, 2023

'Special' captain Moore set for AFL's grand stage

First-year Collingwood captain Darcy Moore is entirely his own man and it suits the Magpies just fine as they prepare for the AFL grand final.

AAP · Sep 28, 2023

Greene-Maynard contest looms as AFL finals showstopper

Collingwood enforcer Brayden Maynard could go head-to-head with GWS superstar Toby Greene in a match-up that could define their AFL preliminary final.

AAP · Sep 18, 2023