This article is from the source 'guardian' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/jul/03/phil-walsh-son-charged-with-of-adelaide-crows-coach
The article has changed 5 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
| Version 1 | Version 2 |
|---|---|
| Phil Walsh: son charged with murder of Adelaide Crows coach | Phil Walsh: son charged with murder of Adelaide Crows coach |
| (about 1 hour later) | |
| The son of Adelaide Crows manager Phil Walsh has been charged with his murder. Walsh was stabbed to death on Friday morning, South Australian police said. | The son of Adelaide Crows manager Phil Walsh has been charged with his murder. Walsh was stabbed to death on Friday morning, South Australian police said. |
| Cy Walsh, was arrested and detained for a psychiatric assessment at Flinders Medical Centre. The 26-year-old will face a bedside hearing later on Friday. | Cy Walsh, was arrested and detained for a psychiatric assessment at Flinders Medical Centre. The 26-year-old will face a bedside hearing later on Friday. |
| Fox Sports news reported that Crows players had been told they would not be required to play this weekend, but the AFL had not made an official announcement about whether one or more games would be postponed. | Fox Sports news reported that Crows players had been told they would not be required to play this weekend, but the AFL had not made an official announcement about whether one or more games would be postponed. |
| Ambulance crews were called to a house in Somerton Park. They treated Walsh, 55, for multiple stab wounds, but he died at the scene, police said. | |
| Walsh’s wife, Meredith, sustained non life-threatening injuries during the incident and was being treated in hospital. | Walsh’s wife, Meredith, sustained non life-threatening injuries during the incident and was being treated in hospital. |
| Speaking to media on Friday morning, Detective Superintendent Des Bray said police had been alerted to a stabbing incident shortly after 2am on Friday. | Speaking to media on Friday morning, Detective Superintendent Des Bray said police had been alerted to a stabbing incident shortly after 2am on Friday. |
| Police left the house to search for the son, who was found at First Avenue, Glenelg East, a short time later, Bray said. Cy Walsh was arrested and detained for a psychiatric assessment at Flinders Medical Centre. | Police left the house to search for the son, who was found at First Avenue, Glenelg East, a short time later, Bray said. Cy Walsh was arrested and detained for a psychiatric assessment at Flinders Medical Centre. |
| It was unclear how Meredith Walsh was hurt but she sustained a leg injury, Bray said. No other person was believed to have been in the house. | It was unclear how Meredith Walsh was hurt but she sustained a leg injury, Bray said. No other person was believed to have been in the house. |
| Cy Walsh lived with the family and the 000 call for an ambulance came from within the house. Ambulance officers then contacted the police. | Cy Walsh lived with the family and the 000 call for an ambulance came from within the house. Ambulance officers then contacted the police. |
| Ambulance officers tried to resuscitate Walsh but he was declared dead by a doctor shortly afterwards. | Ambulance officers tried to resuscitate Walsh but he was declared dead by a doctor shortly afterwards. |
| Related: AFL: death of Adelaide Crows coach Phil Walsh casts pall over weekend fixtures | Russell Jackson | Related: AFL: death of Adelaide Crows coach Phil Walsh casts pall over weekend fixtures | Russell Jackson |
| The Crows are due to play Geelong at the Adelaide Oval on Sunday, but questions were immediately raised as to whether the game would go ahead after the news of Walsh’s death broke. | The Crows are due to play Geelong at the Adelaide Oval on Sunday, but questions were immediately raised as to whether the game would go ahead after the news of Walsh’s death broke. |
| “I think they will play, the AFL will obviously have a look at this,” football commentator Dwayne Russell told 3AW radio. | “I think they will play, the AFL will obviously have a look at this,” football commentator Dwayne Russell told 3AW radio. |
| “It will alter the fixture remarkably if they can’t take the field, but I think they have to think of the players themselves and the mental process that those players are going through. They’re virtually asking these players to go back to work days after they’ve heard probably the most horrible news of their lives.” | “It will alter the fixture remarkably if they can’t take the field, but I think they have to think of the players themselves and the mental process that those players are going through. They’re virtually asking these players to go back to work days after they’ve heard probably the most horrible news of their lives.” |
| Former Adelaide captain Mark Bickley said the game should be postponed. “Taking away the fact that he is a football coach, the fact he is a father and a husband and all those things, that’s the thing we should be thinking about most,” he said. | Former Adelaide captain Mark Bickley said the game should be postponed. “Taking away the fact that he is a football coach, the fact he is a father and a husband and all those things, that’s the thing we should be thinking about most,” he said. |
| In an interview in April, Walsh said his focus on his career had affected his family life. He had been a player and coach for more than 33 years. | In an interview in April, Walsh said his focus on his career had affected his family life. He had been a player and coach for more than 33 years. |
| “I just immersed myself, got consumed and was selfish with as much time I committed to footy,” he said. “I lost that connection and I’m trying to reconnect with my son, which I have done.” | “I just immersed myself, got consumed and was selfish with as much time I committed to footy,” he said. “I lost that connection and I’m trying to reconnect with my son, which I have done.” |
| Walsh played in the VFL for Collingwood, Richmond and the Brisbane Bears before beginning his AFL coaching career. He began at Geelong, then became assistant coach at Port Adelaide in 1999, where helped the Power to a 2004 premiership. | Walsh played in the VFL for Collingwood, Richmond and the Brisbane Bears before beginning his AFL coaching career. He began at Geelong, then became assistant coach at Port Adelaide in 1999, where helped the Power to a 2004 premiership. |
| He moved to the West Coast Eagles as assistant coach in 2009 before returning to the Power in 2014. He was appointed Adelaide Crows coach the same year, replacing Brenton Sanderson. | He moved to the West Coast Eagles as assistant coach in 2009 before returning to the Power in 2014. He was appointed Adelaide Crows coach the same year, replacing Brenton Sanderson. |
| The AFL chief executive, Gillon McLachlan, expressed his shock and grief, describing Walsh as a man of “boundless energy and enthusiasm”. | The AFL chief executive, Gillon McLachlan, expressed his shock and grief, describing Walsh as a man of “boundless energy and enthusiasm”. |
| “Our industry is grieving today, and we send our love and support to the Walsh family, the Crows staff and players, Phil’s wider circle of friends, the other clubs he worked with and his many colleagues across the AFL,” McLachlan said in a statement. | “Our industry is grieving today, and we send our love and support to the Walsh family, the Crows staff and players, Phil’s wider circle of friends, the other clubs he worked with and his many colleagues across the AFL,” McLachlan said in a statement. |
| South Australian premier Jay Weatherill released a statement expressing his condolences. “My thoughts are currently with Phil’s family, friends, as well as the players, officials and supporters of the Adelaide Football Club. These thoughts extend to everyone who has associated with Phil throughout his career.” | South Australian premier Jay Weatherill released a statement expressing his condolences. “My thoughts are currently with Phil’s family, friends, as well as the players, officials and supporters of the Adelaide Football Club. These thoughts extend to everyone who has associated with Phil throughout his career.” |
| The former Richmond player and Nine Network commentator Nathan Brown said the death was shocking and would affect many AFL clubs. | The former Richmond player and Nine Network commentator Nathan Brown said the death was shocking and would affect many AFL clubs. |
| “He’s been at half the AFL clubs,” Brown said. “This is going to touch so many people.” | “He’s been at half the AFL clubs,” Brown said. “This is going to touch so many people.” |
| Dozens of other players, politicians, celebrities and fans expressed their condolences on Twitter, including the education minister, Christopher Pyne, and Channel 7’s David Koch. | Dozens of other players, politicians, celebrities and fans expressed their condolences on Twitter, including the education minister, Christopher Pyne, and Channel 7’s David Koch. |
| Heart broken. My mentor and my mate #RIPWalshy | Heart broken. My mentor and my mate #RIPWalshy |
| The entire @PAFC family is in mourning at the news of Phil's death. He touched the lives of so many during his 10 years with us. Just so sad | The entire @PAFC family is in mourning at the news of Phil's death. He touched the lives of so many during his 10 years with us. Just so sad |
| Devastating news waking up this morning to hear the passing of Phil Walsh. Thoughts are with his family, friends and the @Adelaide_FC | Devastating news waking up this morning to hear the passing of Phil Walsh. Thoughts are with his family, friends and the @Adelaide_FC |
| Phil Walsh's death is a terrible tragedy for his family and all who knew him @Adelaide_FC. My thoughts are with them. #AdelaideCrows | Phil Walsh's death is a terrible tragedy for his family and all who knew him @Adelaide_FC. My thoughts are with them. #AdelaideCrows |
| What a tragedy, in shock. Rest in peace Walshy. Thoughts are with his family at this time | What a tragedy, in shock. Rest in peace Walshy. Thoughts are with his family at this time |
| So sad to hear of Phil Walshs death. No sense to it. We are all flesh and blood. Love each other. Thoughts with all family and friends. | So sad to hear of Phil Walshs death. No sense to it. We are all flesh and blood. Love each other. Thoughts with all family and friends. |
| What a tragedy. A great man lost. Thoughts and prayers are with his family. #RIPPhilWalsh | What a tragedy. A great man lost. Thoughts and prayers are with his family. #RIPPhilWalsh |