Dave Walsh (Australian footballer)

Dave Walsh (29 September 1898 – 4 August 1975) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon and North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Dave Walsh
Personal information
Full name John David Walsh
Date of birth (1898-09-29)29 September 1898
Place of birth Caulfield, Victoria
Date of death 4 August 1975(1975-08-04) (aged 76)
Place of death Essendon, Victoria
Height 177 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight 75 kg (165 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1918–1920 Essendon 25 (18)
1920–1921 Essendon A (VFA) 32 (30)
1921–1924 North Melbourne (VFA) 51 (18)
1925–1927 North Melbourne 47 0(0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1927.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Walsh was recruited by Essendon from the local Essendon District League.[1] He played as a full-forward for Essendon in the 1919 VFL season and topped their goal-kicking with 15 goals.[2][3] After a stint in the Victorian Football Association at Essendon Association, Walsh joined North Melbourne, where he finished his career as a full-back.[1] He finished equal fifth in the 1926 Brownlow Medal. He represented Victoria six times, in 1925 and 1926 and was a member of their squad for 1927 Melbourne Carnival, but had to withdraw with a knee injury, which ended his career.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Walsh, J. David". Essendon Football Club official website. Archived from the original on 25 March 2012.
  2. ^ Lovett, Michael (2004). AFL 2004 - The Official Statistical History Of The AFL. AFL Publishing. ISBN 0-9580300-5-7.
  3. ^ AFL Tables: Dave Walsh
  4. ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
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