34 Facts About Marc Murphy

1. In 2012, Marc Murphy joined the US Department of State's Diplomatic Culinary Partnership, where he takes part in public diplomacy programs that engage foreign audiences abroad as well as those visiting the United States.

2. In October 2013, Marc Murphy opened Kingside at the Viceroy New York hotel on New York's iconic West 57th streets serving his interpretation of New American cuisine.

3. In 2007, Marc Murphy was given the opportunity to open another Landmarc restaurant in the prestigious Time Warner Center where he brought his bistro-style cuisine midtown.

4. Marc Murphy will be one of five Carlton leaders in 2019.

5. Marc Murphy has logged more than 20 years in the restaurant business, and he is currently executive chef and owner of Benchmarc Restaurants and Benchmarc Events.

6. Marc Murphy is a regular judge on Chopped and has appeared on Iron Chef America.

7. In 2012 Marc Murphy joined the US Department of State's Diplomatic Culinary Partnership, where he takes part in public diplomacy programs that engage foreign audiences abroad as well as those visiting the United States.

8. Marc Murphy said he enjoyed Israel's street food almost as much as the carefully prepared meals the chefs were served by top Israeli chefs.

9. Marc Murphy still remains in the leadership group, though alongside Ed Curnow and Kade Simpson.

10. Marc Murphy stepped down as captain after the tough 2018 season, giving young leaders Sam Docherty and Patrick Cripps co-captaincy.

11. Marc Murphy had another injury hindered season, only being able to play in 13 games.

12. Marc Murphy finished second in the Blues' Best and Fariest by a vote behind young gun Patrick Cripps.

13. Marc Murphy celebrated his 200th game against the Hawthorn Football Club in round 17 2015.

14. In 2014 Marc Murphy played a consistent season averaging 24 Disposals in 20 games.

15. Marc Murphy was announced Captain of the Carlton Football Club after superstar Chris Judd stepped down.

16. Marc Murphy returned in round 16, and from round 17 to 21 was named as the acting captain in the absence of Chris Judd.

17. Marc Murphy was named in the All-Australian team for the first time in his career, on the half-forward flank, and won his first John Nicholls Medal for best and fairest player at Carlton.

18. Marc Murphy continued his form in the 2009 season, establishing himself as one of the elite midfielders in the AFL, and averaging 25.6 disposals per game.

19. Marc Murphy was one of Australia's best in the first test, kicking 4 overs to assist a late-game comeback by Australia which fell one point short.

20. Marc Murphy played his 50th game in round 15 against the Saints.

21. Marc Murphy benefitted significantly from the return of Nick Stevens and the recruitment of Chris Judd, the pair of whom now attracted the strongest taggers, and this gave him more freedom to run.

22. In early 2007 Marc Murphy replicated his good form of 2006, amassing 30 disposals against eventual premiers Geelong in Round 2.

23. Marc Murphy represented the victorious Vic Metro team at the 2005 AFL Under 18 Championships, winning the Larke Medal as the best player of the tournament.

24. Marc Murphy was recruited with the first overall selection in the 2005 AFL draft and has served as the captain of Carlton since the 2013 season.

25. Marc Murphy was born on 19 July 1987 and is an Australian rules footballer playing for the Carlton Football Club in the Australian Football League.

26. In September 2015, Marc Murphy proposed to longtime girlfriend, model, actor and blogger Jessie Habermann.

27. At the end of 2015, it was speculated that Marc Murphy might lose the Carlton captaincy when new coach Brendon Bolton declared that the club was going through a "real reset" which included reviewing the leadership.

28. Marc Murphy started the year as strong as he finished 2011, becoming the favourite for the Brownlow Medal before a heavy collision with Patrick Dangerfield in round 8 where he sustained a shoulder injury.

29. Marc Murphy became one of the league's elite midfielders in 2011.

30. Marc Murphy continued to improve in the 2009 season, establishing himself as one of the elite midfielders in the AFL, and averaging 25.6 disposals per game.

31. Marc Murphy was selected for Australia in the International Rules series against Ireland.

32. Marc Murphy capped off a great 2008 season by coming second to Chris Judd in the John Nicholls Medal for the Carlton Best and Fairest, recording 11 votes in the Brownlow Medal.

33. Marc Murphy was elevated to the eight-man leadership group for the 2007 season.

34. Marc Murphy impressed pundits in his first season, and he was an early favourite for the NAB AFL Rising Star Award.