What does it take to succeed at the highest level of professional sport and dream of building a life on the land? In Episode 5 of Paddock Talk - The Our Cow Podcast, South Sydney Rabbitohs captain Cameron Murray joins Bianca and Dave to talk about resilience, recovery, and why his future might just be in regenerative farming.
Known for his discipline on the footy field, Murray has spent 2025 sidelined with an Achilles injury. But while he’s been rehabbing, he’s also been laying the groundwork for something bigger: a farm of his own. In this conversation, he shares how nutrition, mindset, and farming are all connected and why quality food is the ultimate performance enhancer.
For Murray, recovery has been all about the basics: sleep and food. He takes collagen and creatine to support his rehab, but insists it’s the quality of protein that makes the biggest difference. Grass-fed beef, pasture-raised eggs, and nutrient-dense foods aren’t just buzzwords, they’re what give him the edge on and off the field.
“Not all protein is created equal. Grass-fed and grass-finished beef gives me a competitive advantage.”
Like many people, Murray’s deep dive into food began with the Netflix documentary Kiss the Ground. That single film shifted his awareness of farming, nutrition, and soil health. Today, he’s obsessed with regenerative agriculture, believing it holds answers to some of the world’s biggest challenges, from climate resilience to healthier families.
Despite growing up in Sydney, Murray recently bought his first property. He laughs that he’s now “a farmer with all the gear and no idea,” but he’s serious about the journey. Early steps include soil testing, water infrastructure, and paddock fencing, essentials for any regenerative farmer. His biggest challenge? Balancing city life with an absentee farming model, something Bianca and Dave also experienced in their early days.
Murray draws clear parallels between farming and footy: both require patience, resilience, and long-term vision. He compares farming to running a marathon, not a sprint. Just like in rehab, success comes from “turning up every day and doing your best.” For him, it’s about the 1% improvements that stack up over time.
As a new dad, Murray is determined to set his daughter up with the best start in life, and that begins with food. He and his partner Miranda are focused on sourcing the cleanest, most sustainable ingredients they can find. “You are what you eat eats,” Bianca reminds him, and Cam agrees. For him, parenting and farming share the same responsibility: to nourish, protect, and prepare for the future.
This episode reinforces why sustainable and regenerative farming isn’t just a trend, it’s the future. From athletes to everyday families, more Australians are realising that the quality of our meat and food depends on how it’s raised. At Our Cow, we’re proud to partner with farmers whoshare this vision and deliver grass-fed, free-range, and hormone-free beef, lamb, pork, and chicken directly to your door.
Murray’s story is proof that whether you’re a professional athlete or a weekend cook, what you eat and where it comes from truly matters.
Every Paddock Talk episode finishes with food, and Cam’s answer was no surprise: a perfectly cooked Scotch fillet steak with baked potatoes and seasonal veggies.Miranda, his partner, adds the finishing touch with broccolini and Brussels sprouts fried in balsamic.
It’s simple, nourishing, and proof that good food doesn’t need to be complicated.
Want to try Cam’s recipe at home? Check out our full step-by-step guide here.
Cameron Murray’s journey from footy field to farming paddock is full of inspiration, lessons, and laughs. Whether you care about regenerative agriculture, nutrition, or just want to hear how one of the NRL’s toughest players plans to swap boots for Blundstones, this episode is for you.
🎧 Tune in now to Episode 5 of Paddock Talk with Cameron Murray, available wherever you get your podcasts.
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