Blues’ Walsh wins AFL Rising Star award

Carlton midfield prodigy Sam Walsh has won the AFL Rising Star award.

The No.1 draft pick played all 22 games for the Blues in his debut season, averaging 25 disposals, five marks and three inside-50s.

Walsh polled 54 votes, 12 ahead of Port Adelaide forward Connor Rozee.

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