Kevin Walsh
Essendon
AFL career
162 games20 goals
- Debut
- R6 1981 v FSC2 May 1981
- Most recent
- EF 1991 v MEL7 Sept 1991
Stats
1991 | ESS | 1 | 9.0 | 5.0 | 14.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 51 |
1990 | ESS | 8 | 5.8 | 3.5 | 9.3 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 30 |
1989 | ESS | 25 | 7.9 | 5.0 | 12.8 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 43 |
1988 | ESS | 17 | 5.9 | 3.4 | 9.3 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 34 |
1987 | ESS | 17 | 8.4 | 5.7 | 14.1 | 3.4 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 54 |
1986 | ESS | 23 | 7.9 | 6.0 | 13.9 | 3.7 | 0.9 | 1.5 | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | - |
1985 | ESS | 20 | 6.2 | 5.2 | 11.4 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 1.7 | - | 0.3 | 0.1 | - |
1984 | ESS | 18 | 6.6 | 4.2 | 10.8 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 1.6 | - | 0.2 | 0.2 | - |
1983 | ESS | 12 | 4.8 | 3.5 | 8.3 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 1.9 | - | 0.3 | 0.0 | - |
1982 | ESS | 20 | 6.2 | 3.1 | 9.3 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 1.9 | - | 0.1 | 0.2 | - |
1981 | ESS | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | - |
Bio
Recruited from North Ringwood, Kevin Walsh overcame early perceptions of being a gangly and awkward mover to become a cornerstone of Essendon's celebrated 1980s backline. While his unconventional style initially drew skepticism from the outer, coach Kevin Sheedy persisted with the tall utility, a decision that eventually paid dividends as Walsh evolved into a reliable and deceptively quick Centre Half Back. He cemented his spot in the side during the club's era of dominance, playing a vital role in the famous back-to-back premierships of 1984 and 1985.
Walsh is perhaps most fondly remembered for a moment of resilience during the 1984 Grand Final, where he was knocked unconscious in a collision with Hawthorn's Robert Dipierdomenico but famously waved to the roaring crowd while being stretchered off the ground. His individual career peak arrived shortly after the flag triumphs, earning All-Australian selection in 1986 and winning the E.J. Whitten Medal as Victoria's best player in a State of Origin clash against South Australia. He remained a steady defensive presence at Windy Hill until his retirement in 1991, departing as a Life Member and a key figure in the club's history.
Profile
- Born
- 09 Feb 1962 (age 64y 254d)
- Height
- 193 cm
- Weight
- 82 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership(2×) 1984, 1985
Family
- Cousin:Darragh Joyce
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from North Ringwood, Kevin Walsh overcame early perceptions of being a gangly and awkward mover to become a cornerstone of Essendon's celebrated 1980s backline. While his unconventional style initially drew skepticism from the outer, coach Kevin Sheedy persisted with the tall utility, a decision that eventually paid dividends as Walsh evolved into a reliable and deceptively quick Centre Half Back. He cemented his spot in the side during the club's era of dominance, playing a vital role in the famous back-to-back premierships of 1984 and 1985.
Walsh is perhaps most fondly remembered for a moment of resilience during the 1984 Grand Final, where he was knocked unconscious in a collision with Hawthorn's Robert Dipierdomenico but famously waved to the roaring crowd while being stretchered off the ground. His individual career peak arrived shortly after the flag triumphs, earning All-Australian selection in 1986 and winning the E.J. Whitten Medal as Victoria's best player in a State of Origin clash against South Australia. He remained a steady defensive presence at Windy Hill until his retirement in 1991, departing as a Life Member and a key figure in the club's history.