| Tom Murphy | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Murphy in 2025 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Thomas Murphy | ||
| Nickname | Murph | ||
| Born | (1998-01-19)19 January 1998 (age 27) | ||
| Original team | Dandenong Stingrays | ||
| Draft | 4, 2017 rookie draft | ||
| Debut | 3 June 2018, North Melbourne vs. Brisbane Lions, at Etihad Stadium | ||
| Height | 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 82 kg (181 lb) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | North Melbourne | ||
| Number | 40 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2018–2020 | North Melbourne | 6 (1) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2018. | |||
| Sources:AFL Tables,AustralianFootball.com | |||
Thomas Murphy is anAustralian rules footballer who currently plays for theFrankston Football Club in theVictorian Football League (VFL). He previously played forNorth Melbourne in theAustralian Football League (AFL).[1]
Murphy made his AFL debut in round 12, 2018, against theBrisbane Lions atDocklands Stadium,[2] as a late replacement forJarrad Waite.[3]
He originally played for theDandenong Stingrays in theTAC Cup. He trained with North Melbourne'sVictorian Football League squad before he was drafted by North Melbourne with pick 4 in the2017 rookie draft. Recruiting manager Mark Finnigan said that Murphy was selected for his penetrating kick and mix of speed and endurance.[4]Murphy was delisted byNorth Melbourne at the end of the2020 AFL season after a mass delisting byNorth Melbourne which saw 11 players cut from the team's list.[5]
