Overview
- Walters announced his immediate retirement on July 3, 2025, after a chronic knee injury ruled him out of the entire season.
- The 34-year-old one-club forward amassed 239 games and 365 goals since being drafted at pick 53 in 2008, earning All-Australian honours and life membership in 2019.
- His final senior appearance was captaining the Indigenous All Stars against Fremantle at Optus Stadium in February.
- Walters finished as Fremantle’s five-time leading goal kicker, ranks second on the club’s all-time scoring list behind Matthew Pavlich and holds the Indigenous games record.
- Dockers footy boss Joe Brierty hailed Walters as a mentor and cultural custodian, and Walters said he’s confident Fremantle can secure its first premiership this season.