Overview
- Walsh scored two tries and won man of the match in Australia’s opening Ashes Test at Wembley, putting the Kangaroos 1–0 up before this weekend’s second Test.
- Nathan Cleary lauded Walsh’s improved defence and described his rare X-factor, saying his respect for the 23-year-old has “gone through the roof.”
- Recent tape highlights multiple try-saving plays, including decisive interventions in the NRL grand final and a shutdown of Jake Wardle at Wembley.
- Walsh earned his maiden Kangaroos start by displacing Dylan Edwards at fullback, with Edwards sharing defensive organisational insights during the tour.
- Broncos captain Adam Reynolds called Walsh far from his ceiling, citing his Clive Churchill Medal finals run and growing willingness to take tough carries and defend.