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Crows' Taylor Walker Re‑Signs for 2026, Extending Career to 19th Season

The club frames the one‑year deal as a leadership anchor with a clearly agreed role after a season of strong home‑and‑away form followed by a straight‑sets exit.

Overview

  • The 35-year-old, Adelaide's all-time leading goalkicker with 680, agreed to a one-year contract to continue next season.
  • Walker kicked 39 goals from 23 games in 2025 as Adelaide finished minor premiers before exiting the finals in straight sets.
  • His career tally reached 301 matches this year, placing him fifth on the Crows' games played list.
  • List manager Justin Reid said recent talks delivered a "clear understanding and alignment" on how Walker will be used in 2026.
  • Coach Matthew Nicks praised Walker's on-field impact and mentoring, and captain Jordan Dawson was named club champion for a third straight year.