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Time For A Big Statement
This is about the Irish kid, Tommy Walsh.
We need to get him, and keep him. And, we can. He spent 2 weeks here last year and all who saw him got it out of their trousers and gave it a damn good thrashing.
The young fella can play, and I don't care what sport it is that he's asked to play. He's 6 five, can run, step, spin, confront, juggle, twist..........
I know this is romantic nonsense, but F*** me have a look at this kid. He IS the greatest Irish prospect, tough, hard, ambitious, that anyone has ever seen.
Tommy Walsh makes Stynes, Kennelly, O'Hairpin, Clark, Wight, et al look like hacks.
This kid can seriously play. Christ I hope Nixon ia successful.
This fella is a fairytale - a very big fairytale.
We need to get him, and keep him. And, we can. He spent 2 weeks here last year and all who saw him got it out of their trousers and gave it a damn good thrashing.
The young fella can play, and I don't care what sport it is that he's asked to play. He's 6 five, can run, step, spin, confront, juggle, twist..........
I know this is romantic nonsense, but F*** me have a look at this kid. He IS the greatest Irish prospect, tough, hard, ambitious, that anyone has ever seen.
Tommy Walsh makes Stynes, Kennelly, O'Hairpin, Clark, Wight, et al look like hacks.
This kid can seriously play. Christ I hope Nixon ia successful.
This fella is a fairytale - a very big fairytale.
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The problem is his Dad has been his club coach and gaelic football is the family religion.
If he wins an All Ireland final he may move but not until.
But it would be friggin fantastic if we could get him - he plays sport with the aggression and self belief of Wayne Carey and Johnathan Brown.
Nixon is now just the middle man with his hand out for a finders fee, St Kilda has to persuade the kid to want to come and play in Australia.
If he wins an All Ireland final he may move but not until.
But it would be friggin fantastic if we could get him - he plays sport with the aggression and self belief of Wayne Carey and Johnathan Brown.
Nixon is now just the middle man with his hand out for a finders fee, St Kilda has to persuade the kid to want to come and play in Australia.
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We're on the right tram. There's a big debate going on in Ireland about their best going elsewhere. But, and this is a huge but, the chief of football in Ireland has come out and said they shouldn't use nationalistic, parochial nonsense (I'm paraphrasing) to deny a kid like Walsh his chance elsewhere.
It looks like we're after Walsh and his best mate from Kerry, David Moran. This is us being smart. Get both of them here, and have Colm Begley as their ambassador. Don't leave one of them on their own - support them.
I'm absolutely sure we should move heaven and earth to get this kid here - he is a rarity. The other reason for pursuing him is the fact that the AFL gives has a seriously concessionay attitude to those who arrive from outside the system.
Get Tommy Walsh - NOW.
It looks like we're after Walsh and his best mate from Kerry, David Moran. This is us being smart. Get both of them here, and have Colm Begley as their ambassador. Don't leave one of them on their own - support them.
I'm absolutely sure we should move heaven and earth to get this kid here - he is a rarity. The other reason for pursuing him is the fact that the AFL gives has a seriously concessionay attitude to those who arrive from outside the system.
Get Tommy Walsh - NOW.
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I just checked it out, he plays for Kerry and he was in the team with Tadhg Kennelly that just won the All Ireland Final.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_All-I ... ship_Final
Maybe he will be ready to make the move after all.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_All-I ... ship_Final
Maybe he will be ready to make the move after all.
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And, Ace, Kennelly doesn't hold a candle to this kid.
When he spent his 2 weeks here such was the impression he made that the hierachy had him playing senior football in his first year. Dal Santo almost went into shock when he was told the kid was 19.
They come along once in a blue moon. This kid is one of those - and HE"S 6'5".
A rare opportunity, indeed.
When he spent his 2 weeks here such was the impression he made that the hierachy had him playing senior football in his first year. Dal Santo almost went into shock when he was told the kid was 19.
They come along once in a blue moon. This kid is one of those - and HE"S 6'5".
A rare opportunity, indeed.
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Sounds fantastic - but why us?santazzi wrote:he sounds like the catch of the decade. I like the name. TOMMY WALSH....it has a killer ring about it........but why shold he come to us?........what advantage do we have over 16 others??
And what chance do we have?
I know he was here during the year. Mabye the GF appearance by the Saints may sway him.
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The way I interpreted that interview was that he was saying "no it's not definite, it's just speculation", rather than "no way, he's staying here, I won't let him go".PJ wrote:The most telling in all the reports is the interview with his father where he says he's not going anywhere. Still under the old man's rule is Tommy.
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Like I said, the problem is his Dad, he has been his club coach at Kerins O'Rahilly's.PJ wrote:The most telling in all the reports is the interview with his father where he says he's not going anywhere. Still under the old man's rule is Tommy.
Dad is Sean Walsh a former hero of Kerry, winning 7 All Ireland titles.
Gaelic football is the family religion.
Imagine Gary Ablett Jnr playing for Geelong but with Dad Gary Ablett Snr as his coach (and that he had actually been raised in the same household as Dad).
Now persuade junior that his future lies in soccer becasue he can make more money playing for Manchester United.
Tough ask, but I think it is time St Kilda helped this boy climb out from under Dad's shadow and not allow Dad to relive his glory days through his sons efforts.
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Maybe not the best example Ace. GAJ's mates were a telling influence on his decision to play football. Sure, having GAS as a father helped, but I think at least at one stage in his life if GAJ had the chance to take up a wrestling career in Mexico to get away from his train wreck of a father, then he would have taken it!ace wrote:PJ wrote:
Imagine Gary Ablett Jnr playing for Geelong but with Dad Gary Ablett Snr as his coach (and that he had actually been raised in the same household as Dad).
Now persuade junior that his future lies in soccer becasue he can make more money playing for Manchester United.
Tough ask, but I think it is time St Kilda helped this boy climb out from under Dad's shadow and not allow Dad to relive his glory days through his sons efforts.
This kid looks fantastic, hope he is in the red, white and black soon!
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Tommy Walsh has mates who encouraged him to play Gaelic football and his Dad is certainly no train wreck like GA Senior.
Just shows how much harder it will be to wean Tommy Walsh off Gaelic football.
I am trying to illustrate how hard it will be, but success will make the effort worth while.
Just shows how much harder it will be to wean Tommy Walsh off Gaelic football.
I am trying to illustrate how hard it will be, but success will make the effort worth while.
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Maybe we should send an entourage to 'persuade him'. I'm thinking Eric Bana, maybe Warnie and hell, let's get Mick Gatto along for the ride in case things turn nasty!ace wrote:Tommy Walsh has mates who encouraged him to play Gaelic football and his Dad is certainly no train wreck like GA Senior.
Just shows how much harder it will be to wean Tommy Walsh off Gaelic football.
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http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic- ... 03343.html
AFL move on the cards for Walsh after contract offer from St Kilda
By Cliona Foley
Saturday October 03 2009
SPECULATION has increased that star Kerry forward Tommy Walsh is about to take up a full-time Australian Rules contract offer and that Kingdom team-mate David Moran will also avail of the chance of an AFL trial next month.
"There are a lot of rumours going around and I presume that's because St Kilda are believed to have made an offer to Tommy (Walsh) last year,'' said Kerry selector Ger O'Keeffe last night.
"To the best of my knowledge, Tommy has not made any decision about his future."
etc etc.............
AFL move on the cards for Walsh after contract offer from St Kilda
By Cliona Foley
Saturday October 03 2009
SPECULATION has increased that star Kerry forward Tommy Walsh is about to take up a full-time Australian Rules contract offer and that Kingdom team-mate David Moran will also avail of the chance of an AFL trial next month.
"There are a lot of rumours going around and I presume that's because St Kilda are believed to have made an offer to Tommy (Walsh) last year,'' said Kerry selector Ger O'Keeffe last night.
"To the best of my knowledge, Tommy has not made any decision about his future."
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We need to arrange a few Brendan Fevola moments for the lad.Elvis wrote:Maybe we should send an entourage to 'persuade him'. I'm thinking Eric Bana, maybe Warnie and hell, let's get Mick Gatto along for the ride in case things turn nasty!ace wrote:Tommy Walsh has mates who encouraged him to play Gaelic football and his Dad is certainly no train wreck like GA Senior.
Just shows how much harder it will be to wean Tommy Walsh off Gaelic football.
Then offer him way out by coming to St Kilda and starting over again with a clean slate.
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Not surprising as he is currently 21.The OtherThommo wrote:
Dal Santo almost went into shock when he was told the kid was 19.
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Let not over-hype the kid....or rather young man.
YES he is a great talent..
BUT he would be learning AFL very late in life. He would also be Transitioning to a professional sport quite late as well. Add in homesickness and it mounts up to several hurdles.
But YES he would be great to get on an International scholarship.
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Irish are not eligible for Internatonal Scholarships because Ireland is not part of the International development region. - a concession to Gaelic football.saintsRrising wrote:Not surprising as he is currently 21.The OtherThommo wrote:
Dal Santo almost went into shock when he was told the kid was 19.
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Let not over-hype the kid....or rather young man.
YES he is a great talent..
BUT he would be learning AFL very late in life. He would also be Transitioning to a professional sport quite late as well. Add in homesickness and it mounts up to several hurdles.
But YES he would be great to get on an International scholarship.
However Irish are eligible to become International Rookies and therefore able to be rookied for 3 consecutive years if age permits.
International Rookies can be preselected.
If a club wants to take an Irish player as an international senior player he would have to nominate for the draft but risk losing him to some other team.
OR more wisely, the club could leave a spare place on its senior list, preselect the Irishman as an international rookie, promote him after the rookie draft leaving a rookie place unfilled, or because of the senior vacancy, leave him as a "nominated rookie" still elgible to play senior football.
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Bump..note date of article is Oct 3.
saintsRrising wrote:http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic- ... 03343.html
AFL move on the cards for Walsh after contract offer from St Kilda
By Cliona Foley
Saturday October 03 2009
SPECULATION has increased that star Kerry forward Tommy Walsh is about to take up a full-time Australian Rules contract offer and that Kingdom team-mate David Moran will also avail of the chance of an AFL trial next month.
"There are a lot of rumours going around and I presume that's because St Kilda are believed to have made an offer to Tommy (Walsh) last year,'' said Kerry selector Ger O'Keeffe last night.
"To the best of my knowledge, Tommy has not made any decision about his future."
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SRS,
Dal was told by one of our medical staff that Walsh was 19 when he was invited out here. He had watched him train and was shocked because of how physically developed he was for a kid of 19 (he may have been 20 at the time, but the medico told Dal 19). I believe the word powerful was used. And, quick, not followed by "for his size", just quick.
Dal inquired because of how well the kid trained and, for someone from another sport on a flying visit, took to our code like a duck to water, and with real enthusiasm and energy. And his basic skills impressed everyone, as well.
They wanted him to stay last year, but the young fella had commitments and, apparently, is not the type to make decisions impulsively. It's now a year on, Kennelly has been back in Ireland playing this year, so I'm sure the kid has a better idea of what's involved.
And, remember, Ross The Boss was at Sydney with Kennelly when they played in GF's. Add that to the reasons Kennelly went home (father's demise) and I'm sure Kennelly couldn't advocate to the kid that he give the opportunity a miss.
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Dal was told by one of our medical staff that Walsh was 19 when he was invited out here. He had watched him train and was shocked because of how physically developed he was for a kid of 19 (he may have been 20 at the time, but the medico told Dal 19). I believe the word powerful was used. And, quick, not followed by "for his size", just quick.
Dal inquired because of how well the kid trained and, for someone from another sport on a flying visit, took to our code like a duck to water, and with real enthusiasm and energy. And his basic skills impressed everyone, as well.
They wanted him to stay last year, but the young fella had commitments and, apparently, is not the type to make decisions impulsively. It's now a year on, Kennelly has been back in Ireland playing this year, so I'm sure the kid has a better idea of what's involved.
And, remember, Ross The Boss was at Sydney with Kennelly when they played in GF's. Add that to the reasons Kennelly went home (father's demise) and I'm sure Kennelly couldn't advocate to the kid that he give the opportunity a miss.
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