Kevin Walsh (Australian rules footballer)

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Kevin Walsh
VFL Game- Walsh for Essendon.jpg
Walsh for Essendon in the 1980s
Personal information
Date of birth (1962-02-09) 9 February 1962 (age 59)
Original team(s) North Ringwood
Height 195 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Weight 92 kg (203 lb)
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1981–1991 Essendon 162 (20)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1991.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Kevin Walsh (born 9 February 1962) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the VFL during the 1980s.

A centre half back, Walsh was a dual premiership player with Essendon in 1984 and 1985. He also played in their losing 1983 grand final. He won an E. J. Whitten Medal in 1986 for his performance for Victoria in a State of Origin game against South Australia. He also earned All Australian selection for his efforts. Walsh earned life membership at Essendon Football Club in 1992.

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