Career
He was the father of Hawthorn and Richmond player Peter Welsh. Originally from Yinnar, Welsh came to Collingwood via Morwell, a club in the Central Gippsland Football League. Welsh, a half forward, played eight league games for Collingwood in the early rounds of the 1950 VFL season.
After captain-coaching Morwell in 1951, Welsh was put in charge of Traralgon for the 1952 season.
He continued to captain-coach Traralgon in 1953, then didn"t reapply for the position the following season, although he did remain as a player.
