Marc Murphy

MidfielderM
 Free Agent  
Announces retirement
MFree Agent
August 16, 2021
Murphy announced his retirement Monday.
ANALYSIS
Murphy played in 300 games for the Blues and ended his career on a high note with a successful final season. The 34-year-old averaged 8.2 kicks, 5.4 handballs, 13.6 disposals, 3.4 marks, 1.7 tackles and 1.3 clearances an appearance during his final campaign.
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Strong finish in final game w/Blues
MCarlton Blues
August 14, 2021
Murphy acquired 24 disposals, five tackles, four marks and three clearances Saturday as Carlton suffered a crushing 140-45 defeat to Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval.
ANALYSIS
Murphy, playing in his 300th and final game for the Blues, put up solid numbers on Saturday, registering season-highs in kicks (14), handballs (10) and disposals en route to his best fantasy performance of 2021 (92 points). The 34 year-old closes out the year having averaged 8.2 kicks, 5.4 handballs, 13.6 disposals, 3.4 marks, 1.7 tackles and 1.3 clearances an appearance and put up 55.9 fantasy points a game.
To retire after Round 22
MCarlton Blues
August 10, 2021
Murphy announced that he will retire after Round 22 against Port Adelaide following the 300th game of his career.
ANALYSIS
Murphy spent his entire career with Carlton and will finish things off after reaching an impressive milestone of matches played.
Listed as emergency
MCarlton Blues
July 22, 2021
Murphy is listed as an emergency in the initial Round 19 lineup against North Melbourne.
ANALYSIS
Murphy probably won't play after overcoming a calf injury but his availability is still confirmed unless his name is removed when lineups are locked. When healthy, Murphy has averaged 14.8 disposals per game this season.
Back on track
MCarlton Blues
Calf
July 20, 2021
Murphy (calf) is listed as a test for Round 19 against North Melbourne, according to Director of High Performance Andrew Russell.
ANALYSIS
Murphy has yet to play in July due to a calf issue and could return against the 'Roos with a good week of training. Across the season, Murphy has scored no more than 84 points in a single game.
Out two weeks
MCarlton Blues
Calf
June 29, 2021
Murphy is dealing with a "low grade" calf injury suffered in Round 15 and is expected to miss at least two weeks, his club announced Monday.
ANALYSIS
Murphy adds to Carlton's always-long injury list but his absence is only a short-term issue. He's scored seven goals in 10 games this season.