Arriving on the Côte d’Azur in the off-season, Tom Murday quickly integrated himself into his new teammates. The second line has even become a strong link for the promoted Nice.
“Myth is Murday” could have written Morrissey, former singer of the English group the Smiths, while scrutinizing the performance of the Nice captain on Friday evening. Arriving from Oyonnax last season, his coach Alexandre Compan counted on his experience to lead the Nice pack to Pro D2. He was 34 years old at the time. There was no question for the neo-captain of ending his career on the Côte d’Azur in the shade of the palm trees which reminded him of his hometown of Mossman, a paradise for Australian surfers in Queensland. Forgotten the golden retirement, Tom Murday’s ambition remained intact.
A very important leader since the start of the season
He has proven it since the start of the season, particularly during the two confrontations against his former clubs, Agen and Oyonnax, where he was present in both victory and defeat. This Friday evening, during the match against Stade Mons, captain Murday once again demonstrated his capital importance within the Nice lineup. Disrupting the Mons touchline with his sense of timing and his reading of the game, the Australian disgusted the two Landes hookers: Lagrange and Dufour. But his influence did not stop there: he was the symbol of a dominating Nice pack, offering a top-flight performance.
