Toast Tex 300

[Thrillthorpe7]

The big Texan plays his 300th in our first final since 2017. Obviously the players are motivated enough to win a final, but this certainly is extra motivation to get it done for the great man! Post your best Tex highlights

 

[Moonwatcher]

The 2017 GF was game 153

 

[skam85]

I was at his first, a cracking win over Collingwood.
Will be at his 300th, hopefully another cracking win over Collingwood for some nice symmetry.

 

[cmndstab]

Who would have thought he was going to make it there after the ACL and the suspension? Even though he has been carried at times, his best is still very valuable.

Finish your career with a huge finals series, Tex!

 

[Moonwatcher]

Does "Not being ready to hang up the boots" mean he's playing next year?

 

[OzSparrow]

This article sums him up for me. The 2015 EF after Phil's death and Taylor's captaincy.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl...s-up--phil-walshs-legacy-20150917-gjpaaz.html

 

[crows dude]

Some memories of Tex

 

[Thrillthorpe7]

He’s doing a limited Shiraz for the 300th if anyone is interested

Tex 300 Shiraz - Elite Estate Wine

Celebrate Taylor 'Tex' Walker’s 300th game with the TEX300 — a limited edition Barossa Valley Shiraz, exclusively from Elite Estate Wine. Hand-signed options available.

eliteestatewine.com.au

 

[GreyCrow]

Congrats on 300 Tex

There were (many) times I wrote you off , there were times I thought you were being selfish to carry on

But you have shown the champion you are with another good year.

Heres to 3 more games

 

[Eagleboy2011]

The GOAT for me.
Sign for one more year at least.

 

[1990crow]

It's been a ride. Let's hope the best is yet to come.

 

[Slippery Pete]

My favourite Tex moment.

He’s in the top handful of Crows in terms of pure natural ability.

Only Darren Jarman could’ve done this.

 

[Minor Threat]

The right man and the only man for the job when he took over the captaincy

 

[Slippery Pete]

Amazing to still be playing at the level he does at 35, given his size and the position he plays.

I know he’s never been a crash and bash type player, but still. A lot of key forwards in the game’s history have been cooked before 35, and often well before 35.

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

Brilliant career overall but his renaissance in recent seasons has been nothing short of amazing. AA for the first time and career high goals at 33 years of age

 

[dogs105]

The big Texan plays his 300th in our first final since 2017. Obviously the players are motivated enough to win a final, but this certainly is extra motivation to get it done for the great man! Post your best Tex highlights

cmndstab has about 807 highlights for us

 

[FR0GGY]

Heres to winning 3 more games this year

Fixed

 

[relapse]

He'll be remembered as one of the true legends and icons of this club

IMO he's at the same level of greatness as Modra, McLeod and Roo.

He deserves a flag so I am hoping that we win one in the next year or two before he retires.

 

[ams4crows]

I love Tex, he's a champion player of our footy club, the club leading goal kicker and Top 5 Crow of all time.

Really proud of him for overcoming many hurdles in his career, and is still extremely important to our side in our push for a Premiership this year.

 

[Moonwatcher]

He deserves a flag so I am hoping that we win one in the next year or two before he retires.

How about 5 weeks

 

[FR0GGY]

Tex sounded like he had a cold today in his presser

 

[cmndstab]

When Walker does eventually retire, the racism scandal will be only a tiny footnote on his career, but I've always felt that the way he handled himself post-scandal is the gold standard for how to deal with that kind of situation.

He didn't equivocate, didn't try to play it down. He came straight out, said how ashamed he was, and explained as best as he could that he hadn't intended harm, but now understood the harm that was caused. He talked about how becoming educated about the issue had made him embarrassed about his behaviour. He even talked about how putting the burden on others to educate him, a grown man, about this stuff had itself caused more harm.

Then, he copped his whack, went away, carried out his penalty. He spoke about how he needed to take steps to repair the relationships with his indigenous teammates, and how that involved walking the walk and actively getting into the indigenous community, seeing the faces of the people, and educating himself about their struggles and the harm caused by the language he used. And how it also involved talking with indigenous leaders, asking for advice, and about what he could do to make a positive difference. And leaning on his indigenous teammates, earning back their trust, and showing he was genuine in his desire to improve himself.

And then - most importantly - he did it quietly, behind the scenes, for years. It was never a major headline, never a redemption tour. But every now and then you'd see a glimpse of Walker in the indigenous community, long beyond the point where it was part of his return to football. It was a genuine attempt to undo the damage and rebuild trust with the actual parties involved. And beyond that, he focused on letting his football do the talking rather than his mouth, returning to arguably the best form of his career.


Sometimes people are just genuinely ignorant of the harm their words can cause. Should they know better? Yes. But often they don't, especially when we're talking about young sportspeople. In such a case, when you have crossed the line, all you can possibly do is own it, take steps to educate yourself, and use your platform to make a positive difference - not to repair your image, but because you want to have a positive influence.

There are some out there that will never forgive him. That's their right. I was incredibly disappointed in Walker when it happened, but he's done everything I would have asked of him since then.

 

[MrBarry]

Tex sounded like he had a cold today in his presser

So did rob yesterday.

 

[Geoffa32]

One of my all time favourite players.


Remember when he uses to post here. Tails13 or something like that.


How is the video going with every goal cmndstab

 

[cmndstab]

One of my all time favourite players.


Remember when he uses to post here. Tails13 or something like that.


How is the video going with every goal cmndstab

Pretty sure Tails13 was his dad. And yep, the next episode should be just around the corner mate