Bobby Walsh
Carlton
AFL career
78 games21 goals
- Debut
- R4 1897 v GEE29 May 1897
- Most recent
- SR3 1902 v ESS30 Aug 1902
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Footscray in the VFA, Bobby Walsh secured his place in history as a member of Carlton’s inaugural VFL team in 1897. A versatile and durable player for the era, he was often deployed as a follower or defender, where his consistency became a valuable asset for the Blues during their challenging formative years in the new competition. Walsh remained a regular fixture in the side for six seasons, occasionally drifting forward to hit the scoreboard, including a notable three-goal haul against St Kilda in 1898. He retired in 1902 after 78 games, but his post-football life was tragically brief, as he passed away in 1910 at the age of 33.
Profile
- Born
- 25 June 1877
- Died
- 20 Aug 1910 (aged 33y 56d)
- Birthplace
- Heathcote, VIC
- Deathplace
- South Yarra, VIC
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Footscray in the VFA, Bobby Walsh secured his place in history as a member of Carlton’s inaugural VFL team in 1897. A versatile and durable player for the era, he was often deployed as a follower or defender, where his consistency became a valuable asset for the Blues during their challenging formative years in the new competition. Walsh remained a regular fixture in the side for six seasons, occasionally drifting forward to hit the scoreboard, including a notable three-goal haul against St Kilda in 1898. He retired in 1902 after 78 games, but his post-football life was tragically brief, as he passed away in 1910 at the age of 33.