Collingwood advises Nathan Murphy will remain on a modified training program and will not take part in the upcoming practice matches.
 
EGM Football Graham Wright said:
 
“Nathan’s welfare, like the welfare of all our athletes and people, remains paramount. The last game Nathan played was the 2023 Grand Final and Nathan, together with everyone at the Club, have since worked closely with him on his individual training program.
 
“Nathan will continue his individual program over the pre-season period and will return to match simulation when he is ready to do so.”
 
Nathan Murphy said: 
 
“The Club has been terrific in the way they have managed me but the reality is knowing the way I play the game, I have been finding it difficult to get myself in the right frame of mind to participate in match simulation.
 
“I feel great and have the right support around me but the facts are I haven’t played a match since the Grand Final so right now, I am enjoying coming into the Club, learning and participating in all the meetings, and taking part in training, all of the conditioning and gym work.
 
“It is important for me and everyone around me to ensure I am in the right frame of mind to be able to return to match simulation and AFL matches which I have every intention of doing.
 
“The Club continues to support me through this and I hope people can understand and respect that.”