Player Intro:

The 17-year-old bowls with two hands and has quickly established himself as one of the most talented bowlers in the country, after he finished runner-up at an open division event – the 2021 Kegel QLD Open. Walsh comes from bowling family pedigree, with his mum, dad, and uncle having all successfully represented Australia.

Date of Birth: Dec 4, 2005

Resides (include city and state): West Ballina, New South Wales

Home centre: Ballina Tenpin Bowl

Bowling style: Right hand, two-hand

At what age did you start bowling? 14. I started bowling when I was 4. My parents own a bowling centre so it was like my second home!

Do you play any other sports? Cricket and touch football

Who is your bowling hero? Jason Belmonte

Who is your sporting hero? Tom Trbojevic

Do you have any superstitions before bowling? I never leave for a tournament without a mini elephant statue that my uncle passed down to me from my late grandmother.

If there was a movie about your life, who would play you? Eugene Levy or Adam Sandler

What’s the best piece of advice you have ever received and who was it from? “You only live once so enjoy it! ” – Mum

Favourite Food? Pepperoni Pizza

Favourite Movie? Happy Gilmore

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