Murphy rules out move Down Under

DONEGAL skipper and long-time AFL target Michael Murphy expects Australian interest in him to cease following the revoking of controversial agent Ricky Nixon’s licence.

Murphy rules out move Down Under

Nixon has personally spearheaded an aggressive pursuit of rising talent in the GAA market in recent years, signing up several players on professional contracts with AFL clubs including Kerry’s Tommy Walsh who is currently with St Kilda.

Nixon never hid his desire to recruit former young footballer of the year Murphy whom he first made contact with in 2008 before the St Eunan’s College student had completed his Leaving Cert.

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