Collingwood captain Nick Daicos described the moment with teammate Louis Walker and Walker’s father, ex‑Bulldogs forward Taylor Walker as “special”.

The Magpies defeated Hawthorn by 26 points in the latest round on July 23, 2026.

Daicos pointed out Walker’s end‑to‑end goal during the match, praising the youngster’s effort.

He added his thoughts at the after‑match media conference.

Taylor Walker, who played 200 AFL games, was in the crowd at the MCG.

The family moment was celebrated by supporters as an indicator of the club’s strong spirit.