Collingwood premiership player Nathan Murphy has decided to retire immediately.

He’s made the decision to avoid the risk of further concussions.

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Melbourne’s Angus Brayshaw retired in February on medical advice, five months after he was knocked out.

9News sports reporter Mark Readings told Millsy and Karl on 6PR Breakfast the news was sad, but not unexpected.

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