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A torrid year for the much-loved veteran defender, who didn’t play a game as a result of a hip infection that saw him lose 10kg and end up in hospital. Had a hip replacement at season’s end, but indications are he is over the worst of the injury as he aims to make a long-awaited comeback.

AFL awards: All Australian (2015, 2017), Rising Star nominee (2009, 2010), 2012 AFLPA 22under22 team

Club awards: Essendon life member, Crichton Medal runner-up (2015), Crichton Medal third place (2011)

Michael Hurley

A torrid year for the much-loved veteran defender, who didn’t play a game as a result of a hip infection that saw him lose 10kg and end up in hospital. Had a hip replacement at season’s end, but indications are he is over the worst of the injury as he aims to make a long-awaited comeback.

AFL awards: All Australian (2015, 2017), Rising Star nominee (2009, 2010), 2012 AFLPA 22under22 team

Club awards: Essendon life member, Crichton Medal runner-up (2015), Crichton Medal third place (2011)

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Honours

Team and player honours

All Australian
Years award won:
2015, 2017
Essendon life member
Years award won:
2018
Crichton Medal runner-up
Years award won:
2015
Crichton Medal third place
Years award won:
2011
AFLPA 22under22 team
Years award won:
2012
AFL Rising Star nominee
Years award won:
Round 20, 2009 and round 18, 2010

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Latest Player Videos

  • 02:53

    Rd 23 | Hurley's last run

    Relive some moments from beloved Bomber Michael Hurley's final run at the 'G in round 23.

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  • 03:47

    Rd 23 | Hurley post-game

    Michael Hurley reflects on his final game in the sash against Richmond in round 23.

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  • 17:34

    Hurley's heartfelt retirement speech

    Watch the moment Michael Hurley announces his retirement to the playing group.

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  • 11:13

    Hurley retirement media conference

    Hear from Michael Hurley ahead of his final AFL game in round 23.

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  • 00:47

    Rd 23 | Hurley is in!

    Senior coach Ben Rutten tells the team that Michael Hurley will play this weekend against Richmond at the MCG.

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  • 00:46

    Rish & Rath | A moment two years in the making

    Michael Hurley details the emotions surrounding his remarkable comeback game. Listen to the Rish & Rath podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts

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  • 01:26

    Hurley's comeback announcement

    Watch as the whole playing list gets behind Michael Hurley's return to playing.

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  • 05:53

    On the Amart Couch | Michael Hurley

    Michael Hurley takes your questions in On The Amart Couch.

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  • 01:57

    ICYMI | Hurley feature

    Watch Michael Hurley's sit-down interview with Tim Watson, courtesy of Channel 7.

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  • 02:53

    Challenge game | Nate's message to Hurley

    Nate, whose brother River was part of Challenge and met Michael Hurley before sadly passing away, sends a video message to Hurley ahead of this week's Tackling Childhood Cancer game. To find out more about our charity partner Challenge and to do...

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Latest Player News

  1. VFL: Fresh faces propelling re-invigorated program

    Michael Hurley buoyed by promising pre-season.

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  2. Hurley hangs up the boots

    Michael Hurley this morning informed his teammates of his retirement from AFL.

  3. LISTEN: Back from the brink (feat: Michael Hurley)

    Michael Hurley joins this week's episode of Rish & Rath.

  4. Heartbreak at Windy Hill spoils Hurley’s return

    Suns down the Bombers in the final minutes at Windy Hill.

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