“I’ve shared the journey with so many great teammates, coaches and staff, as well as my family and friends, and I’m incredibly thankful for the role they’ve played in my career. Walker, who has kicked 706 goals in 316 AFL games, was Adelaide’s captain from 2015-2019 – he was named the AFL’s best captain in 2016 and 2017. A seven-time leading goalkicker at the Crows, Walker earnt All Australian selection in 2023. Crows coach Matthew Nicks lauded the impact of Walker, nicknamed Tex, on the club. “He was prepared to stand up when things were going well and, importantly, he stood tall when they weren’t.”