Jack Walsh (rugby league)

Jack Walsh nicknamed "Duck" was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. He played for South Sydney and Western Suburbs as a prop.

Jack Walsh

Personal information
Full name	Jack Walsh
Playing information
Position	Prop
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1937–44 South Sydney 96 12 0 0 36 1945–50 Western Suburbs 40 7 0 0 21 Total 136 19 0 0 57 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 1947 New South Wales 2 0 0 0 0
Coaching information
Club Years Team Gms W D L W% 1946–57 Western Suburbs 55 26 2 25 47
As of 19 February 2019 Source: [1]

Playing career

Walsh made his first grade debut for Souths against Canterbury-Bankstown in 1937. In 1939, Walsh played for Souths in the 1939 grand final against Balmain where the club lost heavily by a score of 33–4 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

In 1945, Walsh joined Western Suburbs and became captain coach in 1946. Walsh was a member of their third premiership winning team defeating Balmain 8–5 in the 1948 grand final. Walsh played two more seasons for Wests before retiring at the end of 1950.

Coaching career

Walsh coached Western Suburbs in 1956 and 1957. In both his seasons as coach, Wests qualified for the finals.[2][3]

References

1. "Jack Walsh - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
2. "History - Western Suburbs Magpies". www.westsmagpies.com.au.
3. "South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report - Jack Walsh". www.ssralmanac.com.