Kevin Walsh (Australian rules footballer)
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| Kevin Walsh | |||
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 Walsh for Essendon in the 1980s | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 9 February 1962 | ||
| Original team(s) | North Ringwood | ||
| Height | 195 cm (6 ft 5 in) | ||
| Weight | 92 kg (203 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1981–1991 | Essendon | 162 (20) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1991. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Kevin Walsh (born 9 February 1962) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the VFL during the 1980s.
A centre half back, Walsh was a dual premiership player with Essendon in 1984 and 1985. He also played in their losing 1983 grand final. He won an E. J. Whitten Medal in 1986 for his performance for Victoria in a State of Origin game against South Australia. He also earned All Australian selection for his efforts. Walsh earned life membership at Essendon Football Club in 1992.
He has since gone on to an illustrious volleyball career winning multiple premierships and representing Australia overseas. Like his stellar VFL career Walsh's unorthodox style proved incredibly effective on the volleyball court. He is due to play his 600th game in 2024.
External links
[edit]- Kevin Walsh's playing statistics from AFL Tables
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- 1962 births
- Living people
- Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state)
- Essendon Football Club players
- Essendon Football Club premiership players
- Victorian State of Origin players
- All-Australians (1953–1988)
- E. J. Whitten Medal winners
- Australia international rules football team players
- VFL/AFL premiership players
- Australian people of Irish descent
- Australian rules biography, 1960s birth stubs