Colwill started among the substitutes after an ankle problem disrupted his pre-season preparations.
The attacking midfielder entered the match shortly after the hour mark as Barry-Murphy made several substitutions in an effort to change the course of the game.
The Cardiff head coach explained that Colwill had only completed two days of training and admitted he may have brought him on sooner than planned.
However, with the match unfolding as it was, Barry-Murphy believed the team needed a different option. He felt Colwill could provide that influence from a deeper position and said his condition would be assessed each day.
He also described Colwill as an outstanding professional who is passionate about both football and the club, making him an important presence within the squad.
Barry-Murphy added that the player must gradually rebuild his training rhythm and workload after limited preparation, as rushing his return would expose him to unnecessary risk.
Colwill’s goal earned Cardiff their first Championship point of the campaign, securing a draw that felt almost as satisfying as a win.
During the jubilant celebrations that followed the equaliser, Barry-Murphy received a caution for stepping outside his technical area.
When asked if the booking had been worthwhile, he jokingly replied that it had not, saying he wanted to avoid a fine and felt slightly embarrassed by the incident.
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