Taylor Walker (Tex) kicked 5 goals in SANFL for Adelaide, with multiple comments noting his dominant performance and confirming he is coming into the AFL team replacing Thilthorpe (suspended) and/or Murray. Walker clearly too good for SANFL and expected AFL selection.

Tex Walker (Taylor Walker) out for Adelaide vs North Melbourne R10. Post calls this a significant structural absence - he is described as past his prime but still structurally important for team shape.

Taylor Walker (Tex) flagged as potentially rested or reduced with Fogarty returning. Community notes Thilthorpe looked poor last week and Walker may get more forward time; some suggest giving him the week off given Richmond is a winnable game.

Adelaide fans debated whether to rest Walker for the Brisbane game given his age and workload, but consensus leaned against it given his current form and an 8-day break before the showdown. A commenter noted he was already managed once this season (vs Geelong).

Taylor Walker received 10 coaches votes (maximum) for R6 vs St Kilda, the highest-rated performance of the round per coaches assessment.

Taylor Walker received 3 community MVP votes for R5, described as a masterful performance that turned back the clock. His veteran presence was credited with carrying Adelaide across the line against St Kilda.

Adelaide fans broadly want Taylor Walker to play on for another year, citing his indispensable on-field presence, leadership, and ability to attract double-team coverage from opposition coaches. Strong community consensus that losing him will leave a significant hole.