Footy star Toby Greene risks wrath of the AFL with shocking confession just hours after Collingwood’s Nathan Murphy was forced at 24 due to concussion

Toby Greene may have found himself in trouble in the AFL after admitting he lied about concussion as a young player.

The topic of concussion in football was back in the spotlight on Tuesday after Collingwood star Nathan Murphy retired at the age of 24 following a series of head impacts during his career.

Murphy informed Magpies teammates of his retirement in an emotional meeting on Tuesday morning after sitting out the first part of the season due to ongoing concussion concerns.

The star backman was concussed for the 10th time in his football career in the first half of last year’s grand final, with his playing future left to the AFL’s independent concussion panel.

The panel ruled Murphy could return to the field in December, but he decided to retire after withdrawing from Collingwood training on the eve of the February matches.

The issue came to attention on Tuesday after Nathan Murphy retired from football

And while appearing on AFL360 on Tuesday night, Fox Footy’s Mark Robinson grilled GWS star Toby Greene about his own experience with concussion.

“You’re old enough now, you can tell us the truth,” Robinson began. “You never reported a concussion to the club?”

“Yes, of course,” Greene replied.

‘Give us a rough estimate, how much do you think? Less than five? Over 10?’

Greene said, “Less than five.”

“Do you think this is quite common among players in general?” Robinson persevered.

“I wouldn’t say ‘just,’ certainly in my early years I had a lot more disdain for it than I do now,” Greene said. “But I wouldn’t say it’s common, no.”

Greene’s revelation could lead to some tough questions from the AFL amid calls for better concussion protocols.

Six players have retired from the sport early in the past 12 months due to concussions

GWS star Greene admitted lying about concussion symptoms as a young player

Murphy is the sixth AFL player to retire due to concussion in a 12-month period. He joins Angus Brayshaw (Melbourne), Paddy McCartin (Sydney), Paul Seedsman (Adelaide), Marcus Adams (Brisbane) and Max Lynch (Hawthorn). ).

“I think this is the right time and the right decision to hang up my boots,” Murphy said.

‘I love football, but my priority is my future and making sure I live a full and healthy life.

“I would like to thank the club, coaches, teammates, staff and the Magpie Army for all their support throughout my playing career and for giving me the opportunity to fulfill my childhood dream of playing AFL.

“To my family and friends, I could not have made this journey without your continued love and support for which I am so grateful.

‘It is not lost on me how fortunate I am to have been able to experience premiership success with this group and Club. I hope I have done the jumper proud and thank the many people and supporters who have helped me along the way.

“I will forever cherish the memories and friends I have made at our great club.”