Taylor Walker
Australian footballer and captain of Adelaide
Born
April 25th, 1990
35 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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An Australian footballer played for the Adelaide Crows in the Australian Football League (AFL). Debuted in 2009 and became a prominent forward for the team. Served as captain from 2015 to 2020. Contributed to the team's success in reaching the Grand Final in 2017. Acknowledged for scoring capabilities and leadership on the field, Walker established himself as a key player for the Crows over his career.
Served as captain of the Adelaide Crows
Led the team to the 2017 AFL Grand Final
Achieved multiple seasons with over 50 goals
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