The Crows should stare down Walker’s threats and inform him that this season will be his last at their club. But that would require the club to find a ruthless edge that it does not presently have.
After 16 years as a heart-and-soul image of the Adelaide Football Club, that dream needs to be brought to an end by senior coach Matthew Nicks.AFL Photos via Getty Images
The Crows should stare down Walker’s threats and inform him that this season will be his last at their club. Adelaide started the fifth year of a rebuild believing this side was ready to qualify for finals and challenge for a premiership. Experienced players such as Walker were regarded as vital to achieving this goal. It was a sound list-management decision to extend his contract by one year.
Crows coach Matthew Nicks might have to make a tough call on the future of his team’s former captain Taylor Walker.Walker turns 35 early next season and these ailments usually worsen with age. Adelaide must also consider the stagnation of the team’s younger key forwards when playing alongside Walker. Walker’s shadow looming over these two tyros for another season is not the best thing for them and will hinder the team’s overall performance.No player has kicked more goals in an Adelaide jumper , and Walker has been one of the most dominant personalities to have ever played for the club.
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