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 this season on July 23, 2026.

Daicos highlighted Walker’s end‑to‑end goal during the match, lauding the youngster’s effort.

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

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

The family moment was hailed by fans as an sign of the club’s strong spirit.