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

The Magpies defeated Hawthorn by 26 points this season on July 23, 2026.

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

He shared his thoughts at the post‑game media conference.

Taylor Walker, who played 200 AFL games, watched at the MCG.

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