Overview
- Walker announced on Monday that he will retire at the end of the 2026 season and will play out the rest of Adelaide’s campaign.
- He has finished the announcement sitting on 316 AFL games and 706 goals, making him the Crows’ all‑time leading goalkicker and 27th in VFL/AFL history.
- The 36‑year‑old debuted in 2009, captained Adelaide from 2015 to 2019 and earned All‑Australian selection in 2023 after a 76‑goal season.
- Coach Matthew Nicks and the club praised Walker’s leadership, character and long service, and say they will honour him during the final rounds and any finals matches.
- Walker said he plans to return to his hometown Broken Hill to try for a local premiership after retiring, and Adelaide’s progress in the finals could let him add to his games and goals totals before he finishes.