Taylor Walker granted personal leave by Adelaide Crows following family tragedy

Tom Naghten

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Adelaide skipper Taylor Walker has been granted personal leave following the passing of he and partner Ellie Brown's unborn child.

Walker announced in September that Brown was due to give birth to the couple's first child in March, but the club confirmed the sad news on Thursday.

"Adelaide has granted Taylor Walker personal leave following the loss of he and his partner Ellie’s unborn baby," a club statement read.

"The thoughts of the entire Crows family are with Taylor and Ellie, as well as their extended family, at this difficult time.

"The club asks that their privacy is respected and there will be no further comment at this stage."


The news comes just a few months after Walker's teammate Rory Sloane announced the passing of he and partner Belinda's first child, Leo.

Walker was among several senior players who returned to pre-season training ahead of schedule this week, though he will now take time away from the club to deal with the tragedy.

Tom Naghten

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Tom Naghten is a senior editor at The Sporting News Australia where he's been part of the team since 2017. He predominantly covers boxing and MMA. In his spare time, he likes to watch Robbie Ahmat's goal against the Kangaroos at the SCG in 2000.