Taylor Walker concludes final Adelaide Oval match against Western Bulldogs
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 5:57 AM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Taylor Walker played his 143rd and final home game for the Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval on September 5, 2026. The match, an elimination final against the Western Bulldogs, saw Adelaide emerge victorious. Walker faced significant physical pressure from Western Bulldogs defenders throughout the evening, struggling to find rhythm in the early stages. The decisive moment for the veteran occurred during the fourth quarter when he collected a pass from Ben Keays to kick a long-range goal. The club is now positioned to identify a successor for their long-time forward following his final appearance at the venue. This performance marked the end of an era for the Adelaide Crows champion.
- •Taylor Walker played his final home game for Adelaide on September 5, 2026.
- •Adelaide defeated the Western Bulldogs in the second elimination final.
- •Walker kicked a long-range goal in the fourth quarter after receiving the ball from Ben Keays.
- •The club is currently searching for a long-term replacement for Walker in the forward line.
- 5:57 AMAFL — For one last time, time stood still for Taylor Walker. And the search for his successor began
"As Taylor Walker says a perfect goodbye to Adelaide Oval, the Crows are searching for their next favourite son
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