Darren Walsh
Essendon
AFL career
2 games0 goals
- Debut
- R4 2003 v WBD19 Apr 2003
- Most recent
- R6 2003 v FRE4 May 2003
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Sturt with pick 48 in the 2002 National Draft, Darren Walsh was a lightning-quick wingman who arrived at Essendon with a reputation for elite speed. He famously demonstrated this athletic potential by winning the 2003 Grand Final Sprint, showcasing a burst of pace that excited the Bombers' supporter base. However, Walsh found it difficult to translate that raw track speed into consistent senior football, managing just two appearances at the top level after making his debut against the Brisbane Lions in Round 8, 2003. Unable to cement a spot in the side or overcome the gap between potential and on-field output, he was delisted at the conclusion of the 2004 season.
Profile
- Born
- 27 Dec 1984 (age 41y 299d)
- Height
- 186 cm
- Weight
- 74 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Sturt with pick 48 in the 2002 National Draft, Darren Walsh was a lightning-quick wingman who arrived at Essendon with a reputation for elite speed. He famously demonstrated this athletic potential by winning the 2003 Grand Final Sprint, showcasing a burst of pace that excited the Bombers' supporter base. However, Walsh found it difficult to translate that raw track speed into consistent senior football, managing just two appearances at the top level after making his debut against the Brisbane Lions in Round 8, 2003. Unable to cement a spot in the side or overcome the gap between potential and on-field output, he was delisted at the conclusion of the 2004 season.