Taylor Walker recalls the phone call telling him Phil Walsh had been murdered
Taylor Walker's autobiography reveals a shocking moment. He learned Adelaide coach Phil Walsh had been murdered. The club's CEO called him at 4am with the news.
Adelaide Crows legend Taylor Walker retired after a great 319-game career and kicked 715 goals. His autobiography is titled TEX: A Taylor Made Story and came out on November 10.
In late 2014, coach Phil Walsh asked Walker to become captain. Months later, Walker learned that Walsh had been murdered.
CEO Andrew Fagan called Walker at 4am on July 4, 2015 with the news. The book also looks back at Walker's early years at Adelaide.
Coach Neil Craig taught him about defensive pressure and goal-kicking. Walker first declined the captain role.
Then he changed his mind after his family and friends encouraged him to take it.
- 715
- Walker's career goals
- 319
- Walker's career games
- 4am
- Call time
- July 4, 2015
- Notification date
Why it mattersWalker's memoir offers a rare inside look at one of Australian sport's tragic moments. It also shows the culture at one of the AFL's major clubs.
AustraliaWalker is an Adelaide institution and All-Australian; his story matters to South Australian sports fans and the broader AFL community following his retirement this year.
