Player of the Week
AFL Europe Player of the Week
Each week AFL Europe is profiling a European player and finding out how they got into the great game of Aussie Rules and a bit about themselves. If you’d like a profile or know of someone who would, then email admin@afleurope.org to receive a question sheet.
This week we are profiling the silver-fox from the Irish Warriors, Eoin O’Murchu. If you’re in Lisbon for this weekend’s Euro Cup then keep an eye out on this veteran winger.
Name:
Eoin O Murchu
Club:
Wandsworth Demons
Nationality:
Ireland
What position do you play?
Wing and Midfield
AFL team you support:
Sydney Swans
Favourite AFL player:
Pearce Hanley from the Brisbane Lions. Honourable mention for “Buddy” Franklin from the Swans too.
How did you find out about AFL?
I played Gaelic Football up until I move to London 7 years ago so I always had an interest growing up. Jim Stynes was from my neighbouring club in Dublin and I followed Tadhg Kennelly’s career when he played too. When I found out there was a league in London I really wanted to get involved.
How long have you been playing for?
6 years
What is your memory of your first Aussie Rules game?
Chest marks, getting smashed in my first tackle and beating the West London Wildcats in the lashing rain in Putney.
Best AFL moment?
Being named the Rest of the World Club Captain for the Wandsworth Demons last year but winning EU Best and Fairest in my first season at the Demons is a close second.
Notable mention goes to the hard earned froths at the Alex with the Demons after every game. Nothing better than dropping a few Fozzies with the Dees and Shedees 😉 post game.
Any other interesting information, quirky stories or interesting things about yourself?
While I love footy, nothing beats Hurling which was my main sport until I moved to London. Also, my surname is Irish for Murphy which people find very confusing in the UK!
People don’t often associate me with being a big drinker as I usually shy away from the traditional AFL London post-game boat race but a close few know of my ability to down a pint in under 2 seconds.
