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Junior clubs: Ocean Grove (VIC)
AFL clubs: Carlton
Carlton debut: Round 1, 2019
Recruited from: Geelong Falcons (VIC)
Brownlow Medal votes: 58

Sam Walsh missed his first game in 2022, having played every game since his debut in 2019. 

Making an early return from injury, Walsh went on to play the next 20 consecutive games before a back injury made him unavailable for Round 23.

Not missing a beat despite limited preparation, the 2019 NAB AFL Rising Star averaged 32 disposals per game in 2022 and ranked second in the competition for effective disposals per game, using his class and decision making to assist his teammates in the contest. 

Walsh reached a career high in disposals, handballs, centre clearances, inside 50s and rebound 50s, producing another consistent season in line with his first three at the level.

The 22-year-old finished third in the John Nicholls Medal count, having taken home the award in 2021. The year also marked his first season as co-vice captain alongside Jacob Weitering.

Sam Walsh

Junior clubs: Ocean Grove (VIC)
AFL clubs: Carlton
Carlton debut: Round 1, 2019
Recruited from: Geelong Falcons (VIC)
Brownlow Medal votes: 58

Sam Walsh missed his first game in 2022, having played every game since his debut in 2019. 

Making an early return from injury, Walsh went on to play the next 20 consecutive games before a back injury made him unavailable for Round 23.

Not missing a beat despite limited preparation, the 2019 NAB AFL Rising Star averaged 32 disposals per game in 2022 and ranked second in the competition for effective disposals per game, using his class and decision making to assist his teammates in the contest. 

Walsh reached a career high in disposals, handballs, centre clearances, inside 50s and rebound 50s, producing another consistent season in line with his first three at the level.

The 22-year-old finished third in the John Nicholls Medal count, having taken home the award in 2021. The year also marked his first season as co-vice captain alongside Jacob Weitering.

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Honours

Team and player honours

Best Finals Player
Years award won:
2023
Gary Ayres Medal
Years award won:
2023
John Nicholls Medallist
Years award won:
2021
Bill Lanyon Inner Blue Ruthless Award
Years award won:
2021
AFLPA 22 Under 22
Years award won:
2019, 2020, 2021 (C) , 2022 (VC)
AFL Mark of the Year
Years award won:
2020
The Carltonians William A. Cook Trophy
Years award won:
2021
AFLCA Best Young Player
Years award won:
2020
NAB AFL Rising Star
Years award won:
2019
AFLPA Best First-Year Player
Years award won:
2019
Best First-Year Player
Years award won:
2019

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Carlton Football Club acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which IKON Park is located, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. The Club also acknowledges and pays its respects to their Elders past and present and the Traditional Owners of the many lands on which we play our great game.