[4] Originally from Yinnar, Welsh came to Collingwood via Morwell, a club in the Central Gippsland Football League.
[5] Welsh, a half forward, played eight league games for Collingwood in the early rounds of the 1950 VFL season.
[6] He got a clearance back to Morwell mid-season and ended the year with a starring role in their grand final win over Warragul.
[9][10] 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.
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