Sam Walsh (footballer)
| Sam "Swalsh" Walsh | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Samuel Walsh | ||
| Nickname(s) | Swalsh | ||
| Date of birth | 2 July 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Berwick, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Geelong Falcons (TAC Cup) | ||
| Draft | No. 1, 2018 national draft | ||
| Debut | Carlton | ||
| Height | 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 77 kg (170 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Carlton | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2019– | Carlton | 1 (0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2018. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Samuel Walsh (born 2 July 2000) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Carlton Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was drafted by Carlton with their first selection which was also the first overall in the 2018 national draft.[1]
AFL career
Walsh made his debut in Round 1 of the 2019 AFL season against Richmond at the MCG, he finished with 24 disposals. He is the first player born after the year 2000 to play in the AFL.
References
- ^ "No.1 Blue eager to be part of Carlton's comeback". The Age. Fairfax Media. 23 November 2018. Retrieved 15 December 2018.