GAMES
Season 2015: 3
Career: 3

GOALS
Season 2015: 1
Career: 1

KEY AFL STATISTICS (averages in brackets)
Disposals: 19 (6.33) Contested Possessions: 7 (2.33) Uncontested Possessions: 13 (4.33) Tackles: 5 (1.67)

OVERVIEW
In his first year at the Blues, Carlton rookie Brad Walsh impressed at VFL level, slotting into the Northern Blues team with ease.

The ball magnet had such a standout season for Northern he won its best and fairest, taking home the Laurie Hill Trophy. This accomplishment made him the youngest winner in over a decade, as well as being the inaugural first-year winner since Northern’s alignment with Carlton.

Brad Walsh in action for the Blues. (Photo: AFL Photos)

Walsh’s consistent form in the VFL earned him a senior debut in Round 16 against Fremantle. Meanwhile in Round 22 against GWS, Walsh kicked his first goal in the AFL, while also having three clearances and five contested possessions.

VIDEO: Walsh is presented with his guernsey on debut

HE SAID IT
“Personally I just want to get a lot fitter. Even just getting a taste of AFL as the sub, it’s a massive step up in aerobic fitness and speed.

I’d just like to get that little bit quicker and faster and hopefully I’ll be able to consistently get a few games at AFL level under my belt.”

- Brad Walsh, speaking ahead of the Northern Blues' final game of the 2015 season.

THEY SAID IT
"Brad has worked really hard since coming to the club and over the past month he has consistently been among the best for the Northern Blues.

Brad Walsh wins the Northern Blues' best and fairest. (Photo: Tim Murdoch/Tim Murdoch Photography)

“He's a player who has quality skills and a terrific running game – it will be fantastic to see him take the next step to AFL level."

- Carlton’s Head of Football Andrew McKay speaking ahead of Walsh’s debut against Fremantle in Round 16.

SEASON HIGHLIGHT
Brad Walsh’s consistent form is displayed clearly on the stats sheets. In every game this year for the Northern Blues he never dropped below 18 disposals per game.