The news has come out that up and coming footballer Ben Murphy has signed for AFL side Brisbane Lions.

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“I am really excited to get the chance to join the Brisbane Lions and play AFL,” Murphy said via a Brisbane statement on Monday morning.

Grabbed this during today’s Kerry SFC Final.

Nine years ago this month, Mark O’Connor confirmed his move to Geelong Cats on @saolodheas.

Keeping a close eye on him today, Ben Murphy, who is set to join Brisbane Lions next month. #GAA pic.twitter.com/eZwZv4tXej

— Andrew Moynihan (@AndrewMoy23) October 26, 2025

“I think anyone joining a team in the position the Lions are in, as back-to-back premiers, would be delighted and I am no different.

“AFL is similar enough to Gaelic, though I expect to face a few obstacles like getting used to a totally new ball – but I’m excited to face the challenge.

Heading Down Under🇦🇺

Two of Gaelic Football’s rising stars, Mayo’s Kobe McDonald and Kerry’s Ben Murphy, have signed for AFL clubs overnight✍️

McDonald will be joining St Kilda following his Leaving Cert in 2026, while Murphy will link up with the Brisbane Lions later this… pic.twitter.com/82VCWAFIV2

— Score Beo (@Score_Beo) November 4, 2025

“There have been a number of players make the switch like Conor (McKenna) and Darragh (Joyce) already at the club.”

HUGE blow for the Kingdom