GAMES
Season 2014: 20
Career: 185
GOALS
Season 2014: 10
Career: 143
KEY AFL STATISTICS (averages in brackets)
Disposals: 482 (24.1) Kicks: 275 (13.7) Contested Possessions: 224 (11.2) Uncontested Possessions: 253 (12.6) Clearances: 99 (4.9) Stoppages: 73 (3.6) Frees for: 54 (2.7) Inside 50’s: 75 (3.7)
OVERVIEW
In his second year as captain, Marc Murphy has led by example on and off the field. The skipper has grown in voice and confidence, earning praise and respect from his peers along the way.
The 27-year-old capped off the season by taking out second place in the John Nicholls Medal after polling 80 votes, behind Bryce Gibbs who finished with 109. On the same night Murphy won the Inner Blue Ruthless Award, which recognises a player who displays selfless commitment and has a significant influence on the outcome of games.
IN THE NEWS
www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2014-03-06/murphy-commits-to-carlton-through-to-2018
www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2014-05-13/murphy-growing-in-confidence
www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2014-08-04/vote-for-the-skipper
www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2014-08-27/murphy-to-prove-his-fitness
HE SAID IT
“Yeah I have taken it pretty personally the past week. There have been a couple of back pages that made me feel like I was a criminal, but when you’re captain of a great club like Carlton you’ve got to take the heat when it comes. And I’m just really so proud of the way all the boys responded.”
- Marc Murphy speaking to carltonfc.com.au after Carlton defeated the Western Bulldogs by 28 points in Round 5.
THEY SAID IT
“The Carlton Football Club is delighted that Marc has seen fit to further his outstanding on-field career with us. Murph’ is a popular bloke, a courageous player and inspiring leader. He goes about his business with little fuss or fanfare, so it’s of real no surprise that he’s earned the admiration and respect of his team.”
- Andrew McKay speaking about Murphy’s new four-year contract, ensuring that the much-admired captain is bound to the Blues until at least the end of 2018.
SEASON HIGHLIGHT
Marc Murphy was nominated for the AFL’s Hungry Jack’s Goal of the Year for his sensational goal from the boundary in the opening quarter of Carlton’s Round 19 clash with Fremantle.
On the run, Murphy scooped up the ball near the boundary keeping it in play, before snapping for goal.
He was also nominated for the AFL’s Mark of the Year for a grab in the Round 16 win over St Kilda.
Murphy intercepted a kick and with eyes only for the ball he leapt for the mark, resulting in a heavy clash with St Kilda’s Trent Dennis-Lane.
Both players hit the turf – Murphy landing on his back with the ball still safe in his hands.
