Taylor Walker retires after frank talk with Adelaide bosses
The 19-season Adelaide star walked away after honest conversations with CEO Tim Silvers and coach Matthew Nicks about his future.
Taylor Walker has ended his long career at the Crows after a direct conversation with club leadership. Walker told 7NEWS that CEO Tim Silvers and coach Matthew Nicks sat down with him over a beer and gave him the honest truth.
Walker said he respects both men for their honesty and is confident he made the right call for himself and the club. Taylor Walker ruled out stepping straight into a coaching role, saying he wanted out of the AFL environment after 20 years.
Walker is backing younger forwards Riley Thilthorpe and Darcy Fogarty to fill the gap he leaves. He'll move into media work and spend more time with his family, with wife Ellie and their children as his next focus.
- 19 seasons
- Career length
- Tim Silvers
- CEO
- Matthew Nicks
- Coach
- Riley Thilthorpe and Darcy Fogarty
- Successors
Why it mattersAdelaide loses one of its greatest forwards just as it rebuilds its attack with younger players stepping into key roles.
AustraliaOne of the AFL's most respected leaders exits, reshaping Adelaide's forward line and leaving supporters wondering how quickly the Crows can replace his leadership on and off the field.
