Taylor Walker (footballer)
A powerful forward whose booming kicks and leadership turned him into the emotional heartbeat of the Adelaide Crows.
Born 1990 (age 36)·Australian rules footballer·Birthday: April 25·Millennials
Biography
Taylor Walker's journey from a country kid in Broken Hill to an Adelaide Football Club pillar is a story of raw talent meeting fierce loyalty. Drafted with a late pick in 2007, 'Tex' quickly became known for his long, accurate kicking and a physical presence that could change a game's momentum. His appointment as captain in 2015 placed him at the helm during a tumultuous period for the club, a role he carried with a distinct, no-nonsense style that resonated with fans. While his tenure as skipper ended in 2019, his influence did not; he evolved into a veteran statesman and a crucial target in attack, his goal-kicking prowess cementing his place as one of the Crows' all-time great forwards.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Taylor was born in 1990, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Taylor Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Taylor's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Could drive
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2008Could vote
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Turned 21
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Captained the Adelaide Crows for five seasons from 2015 to 2019.
- Won the Adelaide leading goal-kicker award multiple times, including a career-high 63 goals in 2012.
- Earned All-Australian team selection in 2012 for his standout season as a key forward.
- Played his 250th AFL game in 2023, a milestone achieved with a single club.
Did You Know?
He worked as a plumber before being drafted to the AFL.
He is a passionate supporter of the North Queensland Cowboys NRL team.
He co-owns a popular Adelaide restaurant and bar named 'Nola'.
“I'm a Broken Hill boy. I play for the jumper and for the people.”
