Bernard Murphy (footballer)

Bernard Murphy is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Fitzroy and the Brisbane Bears in the Victorian/Australian Football League (VFL/AFL).

Murphy, a rover, debuted for Fitzroy in 1985 and played 52 games for the club over five seasons. He was known for his speed and agility.

In 1990, Murphy was traded to the Brisbane Bears. He played 25 games for the Bears across two seasons, before retiring from AFL football at the end of the 1991 season.

After his AFL career, Murphy continued to be involved in Australian rules football at a local level. Specific details about his post-AFL career are limited in available public records.