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SEN • July 18th, 2025 12:05 pm
Essendon has announced the impending exit of the club’s fitness boss.
A club statement has confirmed that Sean Murphy, the Head of High Performance, will not have his contract renewed beyond 2025.
The decision comes after a wretched season on the injury front for the Bombers who currently have 15 players on the injury list.
Murphy has been with the Dons for the past six years.
"We want to thank Sean for his commitment to this role over the past six seasons at the Essendon Football Club," Essendon GM Daniel McPherson said via a club statement.
"These jobs are all-encompassing and on behalf of the Essendon Football Club, I want to thank Sean for the professionalism and integrity that he has carried himself with, particularly throughout what has been a really challenging season in 2025.
"Our High Performance and Medical team is critical to the success of our football program, and we're committed to undertaking all necessary work required to help us improve in this area. This decision enables us to take a fresh approach and reshape the team as we prepare for a crucial off-season ahead of the 2026 AFL campaign."
Murphy said: "I’d like to thank the Essendon Football Club for the opportunity to lead the High Performance program over the past six seasons. It’s been a privilege to work alongside such dedicated and professional staff, and I want to acknowledge their commitment throughout my time at the Club. I am proud of the support shown within our High Performance team to each other and the playing group in what has been a challenging season – it is a testament to the character of this team.
“I also want to acknowledge the playing group, the coaches, the support staff, and the broader Club for their support and friendships made over the journey and I wish the Club all the best for the future. Lastly, I would like to thank my family for the ongoing love and support in what is an all-encompassing role, I look forward to what lies ahead.”
The Dons have immediately started the process to find a replacement for Murphy.
