#13 - Taylor Walker

[cmndstab]

It's pretty amusing that I'm being "conservative" and only tipping three goals

 

[spexau]

Well considering in a quarter and a bit he had 3 shots on goal resulting in 1.1 on Scarlett everyone is getting a bit keen hehe.

 

[Campbell's Chunky]

Well considering in a quarter and a bit he had 3 shots on goal resulting in 1.1 on Scarlett everyone is getting a bit keen hehe.

I know it's all very romantic - but his shot where he hit the post, Scarlett wasn't on him.

 

[spexau]

I know it's all very romantic - but his shot where he hit the post, Scarlett wasn't on him.

Well the guy was practically a whole screen away (not exaggerating at all) so it didn't matter who was on him.

 

[Campbell's Chunky]

Yeh I know you're not, but he was on their version of D-Mac (Dan McKenna).

Scarlett wouldn't have been bamboozled that easily.

 

[Tails14]

will start on the bench !

 

[Riggy1]

I know it's all very romantic - but his shot where he hit the post, Scarlett wasn't on him.

Stop protecting Scarlett. He is overrated just like the rest of your team.

 

[Tails14]

Tuff time for Taylor with the passing of his grandpa on Tuesday and will be home for the funeral on Monday. His grandpa wanted so much to watch his first game but it was not meant to be . Strong character and deication to his Pa will allow him to push on as that is what he would have wanted and I am sure he will dedicate the game to him. Support from Broken Hill express their condolences and wish you well !

 

[WALL-e]

All the best to his family.

 

[cmndstab]

Tuff time for Taylor with the passing of his grandpa on Tuesday and will be home for the funeral on Monday. His grandpa wanted so much to watch his first game but it was not meant to be . Strong character and deication to his Pa will allow him to push on as that is what he would have wanted and I am sure he will dedicate the game to him. Support from Broken Hill express their condolences and wish you well !

I'm sorry to hear about that. Condolensces to the Walker family.

 

[Riggy1]

Hopefully he plays the game of his life in memory. Like Brett Favre did when his dad died (NFL)

 

[Thorgils]

Tuff time for Taylor with the passing of his grandpa on Tuesday and will be home for the funeral on Monday. His grandpa wanted so much to watch his first game but it was not meant to be . Strong character and deication to his Pa will allow him to push on as that is what he would have wanted and I am sure he will dedicate the game to him. Support from Broken Hill express their condolences and wish you well !

Poor bugger, should kick a bag for his pa.

Oh what the hell

GO Taylor!!

Carn the Crows!!

I feel dirty sorry, hawks

 

[Porps_is_HOT_loz]

All the best Taylor, and hang in there

 

[adelaide_40]

Condolences to Taylor and the walker family.

 

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5 minutes with Walker
Tue 24 March, 2009

How has the pre-season been?

“You go into the pre-season knowing what to expect but it’s still mentally and physically tough. It has probably been more enjoyable this year. Especially now with all the young players we have here it has made it more enjoyable. The culture at the club is really good at the moment. It almost feels like because of the young group we have here it’s like playing in an under 18’s side.”

Have you learnt any new things this pre-season?

“I’ve learnt a fair bit from the mental side of things. How much further you can push yourself. Especially with all the structures that we are going through I’ve had to learn all of those. I’ve matured in certain areas as well particularly my strength and my fitness and I’ve probably matured as a person as well.”

Your first game against Geelong, how did it feel?

“It was pretty surreal. Growing up as a kid I always wanted to play AFL and being able to play for the club you always supported has made it even more surreal. I look back on it as a learning curve and hopefully fingers crossed I can get a few games during the season this year.”

Are you happy with the progress you made in the NAB competition?

“Yeah definitely I spoke with David Noble and he said he was happy with the progress I have made from the game against Geelong to the last game against Sydney. Things like my defensive pressure and getting up the field. I think that when it’s in the back of your mind and the coach is always getting onto you then you’re just always looking to improve on it.”

How beneficial was playing a whole year with Norwood last year?

“As Craigy said last year I probably wasn’t mature enough to be able to get an AFL game last year. Now I look back on it, it was a good development year for myself and I’m just looking forward to if I get a game this year just trying to perform.”

How has it been having David Noble working with the forward group this year?

“Last year it was pretty structured. Nobes has brought a fair few different philosophies to the forward line this year. He’s just trying to make it enjoyable and maybe getting us to show a bit of flair. Having Trent Hentschel back is just a story in itself to see a guy come back from a bad injury and rehab that was so gruelling. Hopefully this year I get to play alongside him, it would be pretty awesome for myself. I just hope for Trent that he can play some good footy this year and help out the club this year.”

What other goals have you set yourself for 2009?

“The thing for me is my consistency. That’s what I’m going to set myself every year is to play consistent footy. As I said hopefully try and get half a dozen or a dozen games for the club and try and cement my spot with the club.”

afc.com.au

I love these little '5 minutes with...' articles and Taylor's is no exception

What stands out to me is that he says they've been asked to show a bit of flair and also, how he speaks so highly of Hentschel. That's great to see from a second year player, I really admire that.

 

[WALL-e]

I love these little '5 minutes with...' articles and Taylor's is no exception

What stands out to me is that he says they've been asked to show a bit of flair and also, how he speaks so highly of Hentschel. That's great to see from a second year player, I really admire that.

Sounds very mature for a 2nd year player, especially for a country boy with a mullet history

In the afc's lastest video Doggs is asked on the chances of guys like Walker to play, you can see the glint in his eyes as he smirks and say "taylor may get a few"

 

[cmndstab]

I read that before but totally missed the bit about showing some flair, I might have posted it if I had read that because that's awesome And if you're going to get someone to show some flair, Mr. Walker is the man to do it!

 

[Geoffa32]

Hearing Bck's interview on FiveAA last night and seeing the way the guys played in the game against Sydney, the Crowbot days may be over. I said last year after losing to Geelong by 60 odd points at home, that is the way I want our team to play. I think Craigy agrees.

 

[crowman86]

I really like the fact he likended the culture at the club at the moment to an under 18's side. Gives me the impression everyone is really enjoying their footy at the moment and the team is bonding really well.

 

[por_please_ya]

Really excited about Walker! He was very exciting to watch during the Sydney vs Adelaide NAB Cup game, and as far as I can tell he is one-to-watch this year. I hope he gets a lot of games and can become a regular in the forward line.

 

[cmndstab]

Has been named to debut this weekend! Congratulations Taylor Walker.

 

[betterthanu]

Will break the record of most goals on debut with 15

 

[Riggy1]

Will break the record of most goals on debut with 15

he'll get more goals than Ken Farmersbest SANFL game

I think that means it has to be 23.7 to beat it

 

[Porps_is_HOT_loz]

Yewww go Taylor All the best bud.

 

[ams4crows]

had a dream last night that he kicked 10 goals and the last one was from 60 meters out after the siren to win us the game by 1 point! it was magic!