‘Excited’ Walsh to make AFL bow

Tommy Walsh will make his much-anticipated AFL debut tomorrow against Melbourne at the SCG.

Walsh, who wears the No 17 jersey made famous at Sydney by premiership winner Tadhg Kennelly, will have his father Seán and brother Barry John in the stands cheering him on.

After being told the good news by head coach John Longmire on Wednesday, Walsh had lunch with Kennelly, during which his former All-Ireland winning team-mate with Kerry advised him to play his normal game and enjoy the experience.