Born in Sydney, New South Wales, Welch moved to Brisbane, Queensland at a young age and played his junior football for the Eastern Suburbs Tigers, before being signed by the Melbourne Storm.
Welch was born in Sydney, New South Wales. Welch moved to Brisbane, Queensland at a young age. This was before. Welch was being signed by the Melbourne Storm. Welch played his junior football for the Eastern Suburbs Tigers. This was before. Welch was being signed by the Melbourne Storm.