Taylor Walker
Out
Injury Suspension
2021 Stats
Goals
15
Behinds
9
Disposals
105
Kicks
74
Tackles
14
Handed six-match ban
Walker will be banned for six matches after allegedly calling an opponent a racial slur in a July match, per 7 AFL.
ANALYSIS
Walker will miss the last three games of the 2021 season and the first three matches in 2022. Riley Thilthorpe figures to see an uptick in responsibility going forward to close out the year.
Walker will miss the last three games of the 2021 season and the first three matches in 2022. Riley Thilthorpe figures to see an uptick in responsibility going forward to close out the year.
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Not considered for selection
Walker wasn't considered for selection in Round 21 against Port Adelaide.
ANALYSIS
Walker had been caught in the news for some behavior this week and didn't even make the emergency list for the Showdown against his local rivals. Riley Thilthorpe will become more important in the absence of Walker, who has scored 48 goals in 17 games this season.
Walker had been caught in the news for some behavior this week and didn't even make the emergency list for the Showdown against his local rivals. Riley Thilthorpe will become more important in the absence of Walker, who has scored 48 goals in 17 games this season.
Four goals in win over Hawthorn
Walker earned nine disposals, six marks and four goals Saturday as Adelaide outpaced Hawthorn 102-83 at Marvel Stadium.
ANALYSIS
Walker's disposal total in Saturday's contest is certainly nothing to write home about, but the fact he produced a game-high four major certainly warrants attention, as it leaves the 31 year-old with 46 total goals for the year and ranked second in the AFL for goals per game (2.88).
Walker's disposal total in Saturday's contest is certainly nothing to write home about, but the fact he produced a game-high four major certainly warrants attention, as it leaves the 31 year-old with 46 total goals for the year and ranked second in the AFL for goals per game (2.88).
Remains on track
Walker (neck) is listed as a test to return in Round 18 against West Coast, according to Head of Football Adam Kelly. "The plan will be for him to train again on Thursday but it will be dependent on how he continues to recover."
ANALYSIS
Walker is one of the most important players to the Crows' successes as few others are able to score goals at the same rate as him. If available, there are't many forwards in the whole league with the same all-around value.
Walker is one of the most important players to the Crows' successes as few others are able to score goals at the same rate as him. If available, there are't many forwards in the whole league with the same all-around value.
Won't play in Round 17
Walker (neck) will not play in Round 17 versus Essendon, per AFL Ratings.
ANALYSIS
Taylor was injured last Saturday after a collision with Brisbane's Daniel Rich. While Taylor avoided serious damage, he's still not at full fitness. The forward will instead aim for a return in Round 18 versus the Bulldogs.
Taylor was injured last Saturday after a collision with Brisbane's Daniel Rich. While Taylor avoided serious damage, he's still not at full fitness. The forward will instead aim for a return in Round 18 versus the Bulldogs.
Cleared of serious damage
Walker (neck) has been cleared of significant injury but still needs to prove his fitness before Round 17 against Essendon, according to Head of Football Adam Kelly. "After what was a visually distressing incident, we are relieved by the results of the initial scans and the way in which Taylor has recovered since Saturday, so much so, that he is a chance to be available for selection this weekend."
ANALYSIS
Walker collided with the hip of Brisbane's Daniel Rich and immediately went down. No absence will be enforced as a concussion hasn't been detected, but Walker's recovery is still going to be a last-minute decision. With 41 goals in 14 games, Walker is one of the better fantasy forwards in the competition.
Walker collided with the hip of Brisbane's Daniel Rich and immediately went down. No absence will be enforced as a concussion hasn't been detected, but Walker's recovery is still going to be a last-minute decision. With 41 goals in 14 games, Walker is one of the better fantasy forwards in the competition.