Adelaide Crows star Taylor Walker hit out at Tom Morris and Channel 7 following his team’s elimination final win over Western Bulldogs.
The Crows ensured their season will continue with a 90-68 victory setting up a tie with Brisbane, who lose to the Sydney Swans in a qualifying final.
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There was speculation this week that Crows coach Matthew Nicks would be sacked if the Crows failed to beat the Bulldogs.
Channel 7 reported Nicks was “under extreme pressure” heading into the clash, with Morris claiming the club would not accept a seventh straight season without a finals win.
After Adelaide secured their spot in the semi-final Walker spoke to Morris, and was eager to put him in his place.
“We’ve got three more games to go so, much to your disgust, Nicksy will be here, don’t worry about that,” Tex said.
Morris then asked Walker about the speculation this week, with the forward saying: “You started it.
“And then we answered the critics didn’t we. Really really stoked. It was awesome.”
The interview did end on a happy note and Walker brought in his two of his young children, Louis and Harriet.
Adelaide’s win also means Tex’s AFL journey continues, at least for one more match, with the veteran set to retire at the end of the season after 18 years at the Crows.
“I’ve got mixed emotions, I don’t really know how to feel,” he told Fox Footy.
“One thing I do know is I am very grateful for the career I’ve had, this footy club has given me so much.
“I came here as a skinny little boy at the age of 17 and now walk out, 36-year-old bloke, learned a few lessons. Three beautiful kids, a beautiful wife, our fans have come out tonight and I am very very thankful they have come out to support us.”
Meanwhile Nicks was spotted celebrating the win with Crows chairman John Olsen, and he responded to the rumours after the game.
“There was no need for a conversation around, I’m contracted into next year,” he said.
“We don’t have a conversation about my contract or any of that. We head down and go to work.
“It’s not pressure. We’ve waited 12 months for this night.
“We didn’t wait. We went to work. What we’ve got here, we reinforced belief tonight.
“We didn’t release pressure. We know how good we are. We know how good we can be, but we also respect that the opposition bring a certain game.”
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