Morrie Murphy

Morrie Murphy

Personal information
Full name	Morrie Murphy
Born	Sydney,New South Wales,Australia
Died	4 April 2008 Sydney,New South Wales,Australia
Playing information
Position	Wing
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1947 Canterbury-Bankstown 19 14 0 0 42
Source: As of 15 April 2019

Morrie Murphywas an Australian professionalrugby leaguefootballer who played in the 1940s. He played forCanterbury-Bankstownin theNew South Wales Rugby League(NSWRL) competition.

Playing career

Murphy made his first grade debut for Canterbury againstBalmainat theSydney Cricket Ground.Canterbury went on to finish as minor premiers that season and Murphy finished as the club's top try scorer. Murphy scored a try in Canterbury's semi final victory overNewtownbefore setting up a grand final clash against Balmain. Balmain would go on to win the grand final 25–19 at theSydney Sports Ground.

Due to the rules at the time, Canterbury were allowed to challenge for a rematch as they had finished as minor premiers. In the grand final challenge, Murphy played on the wing as Balmain once again defeated Canterbury 13–9 with all of Balmain's points coming fromJoe Jorgenson.

Morrie scored a record 14 tries for the season which was not equalled until 1953 by Barry Stenhouse and then beaten by Chris Anderson in 1974.

Murphy departed the club following the grand final loss. Murphy went on to play in the country rugby league competitions in New South Wales. He died on 4 April 2008.