DOB: 21 August 1917
Died: 27 November 1962
Debut: Round 1, 1942 against Essendon at Windy Hill
Last Game: Round 5, 1944 against St. Kilda at Punt Road
From: Brighton
Number: 18 (1942-1944)
Games: 18
Goals: 0
Career Statistics
Wins | Draws | Losses | Winning % |
7 | 0 | 11 | 38.88 |
Born in New Zealand, Walsh was recruited after playing for Brighton in the VFA in 1940 and 1941.
Walsh enlisted in the Army in 1940, serving during World War II.
Also played cricket for Richmond.
Year | Games | Goals | Brownlow |
1942 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
1943 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
1944 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Notes
Some sources show his birth year as 1917. 1918 is shown on his war record, and New Zealand historical records. May have returned to Brighton in 1946.
Lists
Overseas born players
Players who served during war
Players without photos
VFA
Media
Argus - 31/05/1940
Sporting Globe - 23/12/1942
Links
Australian Football profile
VFA Project profile
Wikipedia profile