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 | |||
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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]
Essendon Football Club · leading goalkickers | |
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