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CibbuanoWalker receives nomination
June 2nd 2009 01:30
ADELAIDE forward Taylor Walker has received the round 10 nomination for the NAB Rising Star award for his impressive performance against reigning premier Hawthorn on Sunday.
Walker booted five first-half goals in the Crows' 27-point win over the Hawks at AAMI Stadium.
The promising 19-year-old sits second on the club's goal kicking table with 20 for the season - two behind leader Jason Porplyzia.
Adelaide coach Neil Craig said Walker, who has played all 10 games this season, was a natural footballer but he still needed to work on areas of his game.
"I think our supporters will enjoy watching him and the club's other younger players develop over the next few seasons," Craig said.
A NSW/ACT Scholarship selection at the 2007 NAB AFL Draft, Walker played the 2008 season with Norwood in the SANFL, booting 56 goals.
Walker is the Crows' third Rising Star nominee for 2009 after Patrick Dangerfield and Andy Otten earn nominations in round three and nine respectively.
Walker booted five first-half goals in the Crows' 27-point win over the Hawks at AAMI Stadium.
The promising 19-year-old sits second on the club's goal kicking table with 20 for the season - two behind leader Jason Porplyzia.
Adelaide coach Neil Craig said Walker, who has played all 10 games this season, was a natural footballer but he still needed to work on areas of his game.
"I think our supporters will enjoy watching him and the club's other younger players develop over the next few seasons," Craig said.
A NSW/ACT Scholarship selection at the 2007 NAB AFL Draft, Walker played the 2008 season with Norwood in the SANFL, booting 56 goals.
Walker is the Crows' third Rising Star nominee for 2009 after Patrick Dangerfield and Andy Otten earn nominations in round three and nine respectively.
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