Sam Walsh (footballer)
| Sam Walsh | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Samuel Walsh | ||
| Date of birth | 2 July 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Berwick, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Geelong Falcons (NAB League) [1] | ||
| Draft | No. 1, 2018 national draft | ||
| Debut | Carlton | ||
| Height | 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) [2] | ||
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) [2] | ||
| Position(s) | Outside Midfielder[3][4][5] / Small Forward[6][7] | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Carlton | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2019– | Carlton | 3 (1) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 3, 2019. | |||
| 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.[8]
Early career
Sam played his under 18's football with the Geelong Falcons, in the then-named TAC Cup. He impressed massively and was touted as a sure-fire number 1 draft pick.[9][10] Sam Walsh averaged an astounding 32 disposals a game as their co-captain, which bolstered his draft stock.[11] Labelled as the 'best pure midfielder in the draft', Walsh also played in the NAB Under 18 Championships, where he represented Vic Country as captain. He amassed an average of 29 disposals in the tournament, and also won the Larke Medal as the best player in the competition.[11]
AFL career
Walsh made his debut in Round 1 of the 2019 AFL season against Richmond at the MCG, he finished with 24 disposals.[12][13][14] He is the first player born in the year 2000 to play in the AFL. He kicked his first goal against Port Adelaide in round 3.[15]
References
- ^ "Sam Walsh Archives". Aussie Rules Draft Central. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ a b "Sam Walsh". carltonfc.com.au. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ "Tomorrow's Heroes: Will this midfield gun be the No.1 pick?". afl.com.au. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ "Heraldsun.com.au | Subscribe to the Herald Sun for exclusive stories". myaccount.news.com.au. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ "Outline - Read & annotate without distractions". outline.com. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ "Pick 1: Sam Walsh". carltonfc.com.au. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ Moorhead, Joseph (9 October 2018). "2018 AFL Draft Prospects: Sam Walsh". Zero Hanger. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ "No.1 Blue eager to be part of Carlton's comeback". The Age. Fairfax Media. 23 November 2018. Retrieved 15 December 2018.
- ^ "Tomorrow's Heroes: Will this midfield gun be the No.1 pick?". afl.com.au. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
- ^ "Why Carlton selected Sam Walsh with first pick". afl.com.au. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
- ^ a b "Pick 1: Sam Walsh". carltonfc.com.au. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
- ^ "AFL 2019: Richmond defeat Carlton, Alex Rance injury, ACL, Sam Walsh". www.news.com.au. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ "AFL 2019 season: Carlton vs Richmond, positive signs, Carlton improvement, Sam Walsh, Nic Newman, Harry McKay". Fox Sports. 22 March 2019. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ "A surreal debut for Walsh". carltonfc.com.au. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ R3 | Walsh kicks his first goal - carltonfc.com.au, retrieved 8 April 2019
External links
- Sam Walsh's profile on the official website of the Carlton Football Club
- Sam Walsh's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Sam Walsh at AustralianFootball.com
