Sam Walsh (footballer)
| Sam Walsh | |||
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Walsh as AFL Rising Star in the 2019 AFL Grand Final Parade | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Samuel Peter Walsh | ||
| Nickname(s) | Worpa, Walshy | ||
| Date of birth | 2 July 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Geelong Falcons (TAC Cup)/St Joseph’s(GFNL)/Nightcliff(NTFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 1, 2018 national draft | ||
| Debut | 21 March 2019, Carlton vs. Richmond, at MCG | ||
| Height | 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 83 kg (183 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Carlton | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2019– | Carlton | 124 (46) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 5, 2025. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Samuel Peter Walsh (born 2 July 2000) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Carlton Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was awarded the 2019 NAB Rising Star Award. He was drafted by Carlton with their first selection which was also the first overall in the 2018 national draft.