Thursday, September 27, 2012

Review...



It’s been a tough few years for the Adelaide Crows Football club being so close to success yet so far. It is a known fact that recruiting youngsters and  getting the team working and playing together to a standard that wins games takes time and dedication however a great bond and quick learning recruits gave the Crows an edge to win. Although all was going to plan and working well the Crows just didn’t seem to be able to get the scores on the board to win a game no matter how well the team was playing and how quick and successfully the ball came down to the forward line. The Crows were missing a goal kicker. A player that could give them the edge and seal the deal.

Crows had a successful season this year and what made them step up this time is there forward line. Like no one else in the league we had the mullet. The mullet’s real name is Taylor walker or you can also call him “TEX”. 2012 was the season of the mullet, the 22-year-old enjoyed the most prolific goal-kicking season of his career scoring 63 goals. He has finally found his confidence and his defense side of the game. The crows have needed a forward-line superhero to worship since the great Tony Modra. With his big frame, flowing mullet and ability to dominate opposition defenses, Walker is that hero.




Details

Number
13
Height
194cm
Weight
98kg
Date Of Birth
25-04-1990
Games/2012
Goals/2012
19
63
Career: 64
Career: 153

My 5 year plan




In 5 years I want to be playing for the gold coast suns in the AFL. I want to be the best, most respected, skilled player in the whole AFL.  From a little boy I have always wanted to be on the ground in front of that amazing crowd listening to the cheer. I have always wanted to know how it would feel being on live television around Australia. I want to be drafted at the age of 18 and be one of the youngest and most brilliant players in the game. The steps I have to take to reach this level of football is to make it to the top league of SANFL or play really well in under 16’s, 17’s and 18’s state team. But I’m grateful to have a football family because I have many contacts in the AFL such as my 2nd cousin who played for the crows and my grandpa’s brother who was the head of the SANFL and now he works within the AFL.  My role model is Ben Cousins; I know he doesn’t sound like the best role model, however he was one of the most skilled, fittest, dedicated, brilliant players in his time. Ben and I have a similar playing style.  His determination is amazing and he would go on that field and give his all. He was a machine. He would never stop running and he pushed his body and mental state so hard that he would throw up after most games. I have done the same thing in my team. I play in the center just like Ben. When I go on the field I run and never stop. I don’t give up, I chase. If I get hit I get back up. I never give up. In the years to come I’m not going to give up on the dream that I have. I am going to fight and dig deep to reach my dream and when I do I will be the best.