Collingwood captain Nick Daicos described the exchange 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, lauding the youngster’s effort.

He added his thoughts at the after‑match press briefing.

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

The family moment was celebrated by fans as an sign of the club’s tight‑knit culture.