Taylor WALKER

2017 Digest:   Skipper hadn't missed a beat over summer, but felt some hamstring tightness in final JLT outing. Crows will be cautious.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1		Hamstring.
2	Haw	One goal and three effective disposals in first half then got wheels turning to ended with two goals and five inside-50s.	7
3	Port	Tried to do too much in the first half, but ended the second half with a bag of goals when the game needed to be decided.	8
4	Ess	Set up the game in the first term with four goals and a goal assist.	8
5	GCS	Presented well and pushed higher up the ground to create space for others. Booted two goals.	6
6	Rich	Another dominant display as full forward and as all great captains do, leads by example.	9
7	NM	Nearly got pneumonia in the first quarter. Some clever handballs led to goals, but another Crow that struggled.	3
8	Melb	Good contest with Sam Frost, kicked two goals from four attempts which proved costly.	5
9	Bris	Bagged three, missed three and gave off three. Way too strong and dominant for both Andrews and Walker.	7
10	Frem	One goal from outside 50 in the third term, just the seven possessions but still took the opposition’s best defender.	3
11	Geel	Skipper nailed early goal then got nailed himself by Henderson. Ended with 3.3 but for long periods he struggled.	5
12	StK	Was up for the contest with three goals and plenty of deft touches after his captaincy and form were questioned.	7
13		Bye.
14	Haw	Needed to stand up as captain and left his side wanting for more on field leadership.	5
15	Carl	Responded with a Captain’s goal in the third term when the Blues were coming, apart from that well held by Liam Jones.	4
16	WB	Fantastic Captain’s game, kicked goals, gave off others and threw his weight around when necessary.	7
17	Melb	Up and about in attack early on and continued it on all night. Booted four goals and was the dominant forward on the ground.	8
18	Geel	Didn’t set world on fire but chimed in with one goal from 12 possessions.	5
19	Coll	Kept to one goal by Lynden Dunn but did set up four others.	6
20	Port	Set the tone early by throwing his weight around and kicking two goals in the second term when the game was on the line.	8
21	Ess	Looked to suffer foot injury early, but was OK and finished with two goals.	4
22	Syd	Disappointing performance in his 150th game, well held by Dane Rampe.	4
23		Toe.
QF	GWS	Lively start opposed to Corr with sticky hands. Just the one goal though and missed a few other chances.	5
PF	Geel	Skipper got mobile for two goals, five inside-50s and 10 score involvements.	6
GF	Rich	Astbury thrashed him in a day to forget. Two effective disposals in first half and eight for the match. Two goals.	3

2016 Season

1	NM	Presented well from half forward and ended with 2.3. Strong performances.	6
2	Port	Produced two fantastic goals in quick succession to open the second term.	5
3	Rich	Kicked three goals, but should have had a bagful. Provided a physical presence in attack.	7
4	Syd	On the verge of exploding, two more goals and five inside-50s.	6
5	Haw	Skipper booted a couple of lifting goals but late poster hurt. O’Brien quelled him.	4
6	Frem	Four inside-50s and no goals, not convinced he is fully fit.	3
7	WB	Dropped marks, looked out of sorts and in the end was a non-factor. Only goal came late.	3
8	Geel	Started brilliantly with two goals in the first term, but faded out of the game.	5
9	GCS	Found his way back into form with a five goal haul.	8
10	GWS	He’s back, another five goals to complement the five he kicked the previous week.	8
11	StK	Three goals, three behinds from set shots and four scoring assists.	6
12	WCE	Booted two goals and led the team strongly.	5
14	NM	Quiet display despite two goals and five inside-50s.	5
15	Melb	Skipper chimed in with three goals from eight marks in a key contribution.	7
16	Carl	Rowe did pretty well to keep to one goal and five marks. Pretty quiet.	4
17	Coll	Quiet game by the captain, well held by Nathan Brown.	4
18	Geel	Three marks and four effective disposals a disappointing return.	2
19		Ankle.
20	Bris	Back in the side after injury – four goals and seven inside-50s.	7
21	Frem	Well held. Only managed one goal.	4
22	Port	Two goals but four behinds from the inspirational skipper.	6
23	WCE	Four inside-50s but little else, as well held by Will Schofield.	4
EF	NM	Great battle with Tarrant. Ended with 11 marks and 2.3.	7
SF	Syd	Disappointing given favourable match-up on smaller Rampe. Two goals.	3

2015 Season

1	NM	The ultimate captain’s game, six goals, 15 marks and seven inside-50s.	9
2	Coll	Had an almost game. Squandered some opportunities but always dangerous.	6
3	Melb	Three goals despite a dominating performance from McDonald.	4
4	WB	Shifted to centre half forward in third term to bring him into game. To no avail.	3
5	Port	Two goals but little else from the Crows’ skipper.	5
6	GCS	Booted a goal in each quarter and presented hard all night.	6
7	StK	Three goals and five scoring assists from the spiritual leader.	6
8	GWS	Ended with four goals and was the Crows’ most dangerous forward.	7
9	Frem	Seven inside-50s but three missed set shots for goal.	5
10	Carl	Struggled to get away from Hartigan and others. One goal from limited chances.	4
12	Haw	Subbed out with a corked thigh at three-quarter time.	3
13	Bris	Poor kicking for goal undid a lot of his good work. Finished with 2.5.	5
15	WCE	Led well. Kicked three goals.	6
16	Port	Great tussle with Hombsch, just won out with his three goals.	6
17	GCS	May wore him like a glove, was good enough to chime in with two goals.	5
18	Syd	Struggled physically and Richards had his measure.	4
19	Rich	The radar was off but outpointed Rance.	7
20	Ess	Three goals from nine marks in a steady performance at centre half forward.	7
21	Bris	Career best tally of seven goals and now passed 50 for the year.	9
22	WCE	Three goals, two scoring assists and seven inside-50s.	7
23	Geel	Taylor had his measure for the most part. Seven marks and one goal.	5
EF	WB	Worked hard beyond full forward. Great captain’s effort, 13 score involvements.	8
SF	Haw	Well held by Lake and Frawley early but tried to lift his side later on.	3

2014 Season

1		Knee.
2		Knee.
3		Knee.
4		Knee.
5		Knee.
6	SANFL	Strong return from knee injury with three goals on his birthday.	–
7	SANFL	Booted 4.3 in probably his last SANFL game for some time.	–
8		Rested.
9	Coll	First game back from a horrific knee injury, rusty but better for the run.	6
10	Carl	One goal but still looks well short of a gallop. Running under the ball a lot.	3
11	GCS	The big man is back – five goals in attack and was the difference in the end.	8
12	Frem	McPharlin kept close eye on him. Hardly sighted in second half.	3
13	NM	Two goals and three inside-50s for the big key forward.	6
14	Ess	Booted two long-range goals and took nine marks.	6
15	Port	His enthusiasm and aggression rubs off on his teammates.	5
16	GWS	Still finding his touch and only had three marks.	3
17	Haw	Two goals, three inside-50s but little else.	4
18	Coll	Well beaten by Frost but came to life late with two goals to end with three.	6
19	WCE	A return to form with four inside-50s and four goals.	7
20	Bris	Sizzled with six goals. He was too much for Clarke and Merrett to handle.	8
21	Rich	Just lost out to Rance despite his two goals.	5
22	NM	Grima made him work for everything but contributed two goals.	5
23	StK	Had the better of Delaney with three goals.	5
QF		–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

1	Ess	Forced up field and kicked three from limited opportunities opposed to Carlisle.	5
2	Bris	Kicked two goals, but pushed further up the ground as Jenkins was on fire.	5
3	Port	Kicked three goals but unable to influence the result.	7
4	WB	Only one goal but set up three others for his teammates.	7
5	Carl	On fire early but went down with a knee injury 20 minutes in.	3
6		Knee.
7		Knee.
8		Knee.
9		Knee.
10		Knee.
11		Knee.
12		Knee.
13		Knee.
14		Knee.
15		Knee.
16		Knee.
17		Knee.
18		Knee.
19		Knee.
20		Knee.
21		Knee.
22		Knee.
23		Knee.
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SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

1	GCS	Kicked five goals and took seven marks. Dangerous all night.	7
2	WB	Kicked three crucial goals but keeps getting caught playing from behind.	6
3	Haw	Gibson matched up on him. Rarely sighted after first quarter.	2
4	GWS	Could have kicked a bag instead ended up with one from six attempts.	6
5	Port	Six goals his best effort so far in his milestone 50th game.	8
6	Syd	A real handful for Richards and his five goals were vital.	7
7	Geel	Sparked side early and that proved critical in putting gap on Cats.	7
10	Frem	A constant threat with four contested marks and four goals.	7
12	StK	Gave Gwilt headaches all night and only kicking for goal marred his game.	6
13	NM	Won a bit of footy early. Forced to come well up field. Sparked Crows in third.	7
14	Rich	Kicked five goals, set up another two and may have a meeting with the MRP.	8
18	Geel	Beaten by Lonergan and just the one goal and four marks.	3
19	Ess	Kicked four goals in the second half to help his team get the win.	7
20	Frem	Another four-goal effort and is back to his best after suspension.	8
21	Bris	Solid, although a couple of disciplinary errors were costly.	5
22	Melb	Took 16 marks in, stats-wise, his best game for the Crows.	9
QF	Syd	Main target up forward, but had to battle for everything and kicked badly.	4
SF	Frem	Fluffed a couple of early chances but hit his straps in a big way with five goals.	8
PF	Haw	Three goals in second term set game alight and kicked final goal of game.	7