Tex set for Collingwood clash

Taylor Walker in action for Adelaide's SANFL side against Glenelg. Picture: Sarah Reed Source: News Corp Australia

Adelaide are expected to continue their cautious approach with Taylor Walker with the forward set to play for the Crows' state league side against Port Adelaides reserve team on Sunday.

TAYLOR Walker will play in Adelaide's Round 9 blockbuster against Collingwood if he gets through Sunday's SANFL clash unscathed, according to coach Brenton Sanderson.

Sanderson said the club thought long and hard about playing its ace key forward against Melbourne at Adelaide Oval tomorrow but felt Walker would benefit from a second consecutive SANFL hit-out after missing 12 months following a knee reconstruction.

If he gets through Sunday's game he will be rested from the SANFL next week in preparation for the May 15 match against the Magpies.

The Crows have the AFL bye next week.

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"Tex is ready to play (AFL) but we're sticking with the original plan of giving him two games in the SANFL, which will give him the best preparation to play in the AFL," Sanderson said.

"He will go to the AFL program after this round.

"He'll have the 10-day break with the AFL squad leading into the Collingwood game.

"If he plays well and gets through the (Port) Magpies game up in Clare we would be foolish not to play him against Collingwood.

"He was really close to playing this week and he looks strong, he looks fit and we're really excited to get Tex back in the mix after 12 months out."

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