Walsh fails to make panel

TOMMY WALSH has failed to make the St Kilda panel for tomorrow’s second round NAB Cup game against Sydney Swans.

There had been some anticipation about a potential clash of the Kerry All-Ireland-winning team-mates, with Tadhg Kennelly lining out for the Swans. But Walsh has struggled with the pace and skills of Aussie Rules, so coach Ross Lyon has decided not to expose him to first team football just yet.

Walsh was actually named in the extended panel for last week’s first round, and Lyon indicated that his rookie would get some game time from the bench.