1.Although I have many memories of Mr. Walsh bowling. The recent one I remember is his last test series in England (June 2000). Graham Thorpe had recently come back into the side after a considerable layoff. Walsh was bowling to him first up and he sent down what looked like a beamer only that it didn't have the pace and Thorpe was bolwed. Walsh did it again in the next innings and got an LBW decision against Thorpe. He attempted it again in another match and the LBW decision went in Thorpe's favour only marginally.
2.I remember Thorpe's face when he got out twice to those deliveries and that only speaks volumes about Walsh's ability to exploit a perceived weakness of a world class and experienced player like Thorpe. Analysis on his dismissals showed that Walsh and Ambrose aimed what looked like beamers when the ball left their hands but were slower balls and because Thorpe had been out of International cricket for some time, they knew his judgement on line and length will be rusty. Thorpe tried to avoid, what he thought was a beamer, and basically left his stumps and pads exposed.
3.EXPERIENCE AND ACCURACY epitomises the success of bowlers like Walsh and Ambrose who I believe could have continued for atleast 3-4 more years. Why?? I think they had enough pace and accuracy to make life hell for batsmen even today and seeing them bowl one never felt that they were putting any strain on their bodies. I think they quit because they realised that the4. number 3 and number 4 bowlers weren't up to their standard and that means the pressure they created will dessipate and they will have to work harder and harder to re-apply the pressure and get the wickets. The only time they looked a little tired is when they were asked to bowl 10-12 overs on the trot. I remember reading somewhere that Walsh and Ambrose had great work ethics and Walsh could be seen
