Michael Murphy caught off guard by Aussies’ tackling ‘blitz’

“For Michael to achieve what he did was heroic. He was only flying on one wing.”

That was team medic Dr Kevin Moran’s glowing tribute to Michael Murphy after his 20-point salvo in Adelaide last Sunday despite picking up a virus in the build-up.

The Donegal captain obviously isn’t as effusive in his praise of himself but he acknowledges his involvement in the game was in doubt.