EXCLUSIVE
St Kilda Football Club has been rocked by the sudden resignation of fitness boss Nick Walsh, effective immediately.
Walsh, whose official title was Head of High Performance and Conditioning, quit on Monday. It’s unclear who will take on his responsibilities this week.
Players, many of whom liked and respected Walsh, were informed on Monday night via group message.
The Irish-born fitness guru joined in September 2021 following the departure of Matt Hornsby.
Walsh had been an assistant coach at GWS and spent three years on Melbourne’s rookie list without playing a senior game.
More recently, Walsh led the AFL Coaches’ Association’s ‘Tackle your Feelings’ program.
His exit continues the recent exodus of off-field staff at Moorabbin. Football boss Geoff Walsh quit for family reasons in late January.
The man who replaced him, David Rath, resigned to join Rugby Australia in mid-March.
Dave Misson stepped up to lead the football department alongside Ross Lyon, with whom Walsh had recently often not seen eye to eye.
St Kilda has enjoyed an outstanding start to the season despite a lengthy injury list. The Saints were 5-1 before a close loss to Port Adelaide on Friday night.
Walsh declined to comment when contacted by SEN.com.au on Monday night.