Born in Cairns and raised between Hope Vale and Cairns, Guomoy Murphy is a proud Indigenous athlete whose sporting journey reflects resilience, leadership, and humility. Currently completing Year 12 at Rockhampton Grammar School on a Cape York Leadership Program Scholarship, Guomoy has excelled in both Rugby League and Rugby Union, earning recognition across multiple representative and school-level competitions.

Background & Education

• Year of Birth: 2008
• Hometown: Hope Vale, Far North Queensland
• Schooling:
  • Primary: Freshwater Christian College, Hope Vale State School, Woree State School
  • Secondary: Woree State High School, Rockhampton Grammar School (Cape York Leadership Program Scholarship)

Family & Community

• Raised by his grandmother in Cairns from age 9
• Deeply connected to his Indigenous heritage and community in Hope Vale
• One of five brothers, with strong family ties and support

Rugby League Highlights

• Junior Clubs: Edmonton Storm (U6–U15), Rockhampton Brothers (U15), Emu Park & Cairns Kangaroos (U19)
• School Representation: First XIII (Opens) for Rockhampton Grammar School
• Dolphins Cup Team: Selected in 2024 & 2025 under coaches Grant Broadhurst & Nathan Doyle
• Positions Played: Wing, Centre, Second Row

Rugby Union Highlights

• School Teams: U15s and First XV for Rockhampton Grammar School (Coach: Mike Silcock)
• Sevens Rugby: Played for Lloydies in 2024 & 2025
• Representative: U15s Capricornia Rugby Union
• Positions Played: Outside Centre, Wing

Athletic Attributes

• Bronco Test: 5:03 (goal: sub-5:00)
• Bench Press Max: 90kg
• Other Testing: Sprint metrics and additional strength benchmarks in progress
• Known for his work ethic, versatility, and quiet leadership on and off the field

Off-Field Interests

• Passionate about music, especially live performances and covers
• Enjoys spear diving, fishing, and being out on the sea
• Interested in engineering and hands-on mechanical work (Cert III in Engineering)
• Aspires to gain trade qualifications alongside sporting goals

Future Ambitions

• Pursuing a non-ATAR university pathway via the Gadigal Centre at the University of Sydney
• Interested in the Elite Athlete Pathway (EAP) and residential options at St Andrew’s College
• Aiming to break into the Q-Cup system
• Committed to goal-setting and long-term development with support from his mentors

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