Peter Welsh (footballer, born 1954)
Australian rules footballer
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Peter James Welsh (24 January 1954 – 18 July 2008) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Hawthorn and Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Fullname
Peter James Welsh
Nickname
Woosha
Born
24 January 1954
Died
18 July 2008 (aged 54)
| Peter Welsh | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Peter James Welsh | ||
| Nickname | Woosha | ||
| Born | 24 January 1954 | ||
| Died | 18 July 2008 (aged 54) | ||
| Original team | Yinnar | ||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Weight | 90 kg (198 lb) | ||
| Positions | Back pocket, utility | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1973–1978 | Hawthorn | 79 (9) | |
| 1980–1984 | Richmond | 46 (45) | |
| Total | 125 (54) | ||
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1984. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
A utility player who was used mainly in the back pocket, Welsh started his VFL career in 1973 with Hawthorn and played in their 1975 Grand Final loss to North Melbourne. He crossed to Richmond in 1980 and was a member of their side which won the premiership that season. Welsh was on occasions pushed forward and kicked 22 goals in 1981.
Welsh died on 18 July 2008 after a long illness.[1][2] He was the son of Collingwood footballer Bill Welsh.[3]
