Tony Murphy
Richmond
AFL career
3 games1 goals
- Debut
- R11 1960 v STK9 July 1960
- Most recent
- R13 1960 v ESS23 July 1960
Stats
Bio
A diminutive rover who progressed through the Tigers' development pathways, Tony Murphy was a member of the club's inaugural Under-19s premiership side in 1958. Standing just 168cm, he earned his senior opportunity midway through the 1960 season, debuting against St Kilda and making three consecutive appearances in the top grade. After departing Punt Road, he spent time with Carlton’s reserves and Oakleigh in the VFA before forging a distinguished career in regional football. Murphy became a celebrated figure in the Ovens and Murray and Tungamah leagues, winning multiple best and fairest awards and serving as a captain-coach for both Katamatite and Mulwala.
Profile
- Born
- 13 Sept 1940 (age 86y 39d)
- Height
- 168 cm
- Weight
- 70 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionA diminutive rover who progressed through the Tigers' development pathways, Tony Murphy was a member of the club's inaugural Under-19s premiership side in 1958. Standing just 168cm, he earned his senior opportunity midway through the 1960 season, debuting against St Kilda and making three consecutive appearances in the top grade. After departing Punt Road, he spent time with Carlton’s reserves and Oakleigh in the VFA before forging a distinguished career in regional football. Murphy became a celebrated figure in the Ovens and Murray and Tungamah leagues, winning multiple best and fairest awards and serving as a captain-coach for both Katamatite and Mulwala.