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

The Magpies defeated Hawthorn by 26 points in the latest round on July 23, 2026.

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

He added 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 supporters as an sign of the club’s tight‑knit spirit.