Lee Walker (footballer)

Lee Walker (born 7 February 1973) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Lee Walker
Personal information
Full name Lee Walker
Date of birth (1973-02-07) 7 February 1973
Original team(s) East Perth
Draft 19th, 1992 AFL Draft
Height 197 cm (6 ft 6 in)
Weight 97 kg (214 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1993–1994 West Coast Eagles 0 (0)
1995–1997 Collingwood 16 (13)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1997.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Originally from Busselton, Walker represented Western Australia in the Teal Cup and was selected in the Under-18 All-Australian team.[1] He was unable to make any senior appearances for the West Coast Eagles, due to a knee injury. Collingwood gave up the 12th selection of the 1994 AFL Draft to secure Walker, a pick which the Eagles used on Shane Sikora.[2]

He continued to be hampered by injuries at Collingwood but was able to play 16 AFL games in three seasons.[3] A key position player, he had a total of three knee reconstructions during his career.[4] After being delisted he nominated for the 1998 AFL Draft and was re-signed by Collingwood, but he would only play reserves matches.

Since retiring, Walker has remained involved in football as both a Player Development Manager and as a player manager.[5]

References
  1. "West Coast Eagles Official Website: Lee Walker". westcoasteagles.com.au.
  2. Lovett, Michael (2004). AFL 2004 - The Official Statistical History Of The AFL. AFL Publishing. ISBN 0-9580300-5-7.
  3. "AFL Tables: Lee Walker". afltables.com.
  4. Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
  5. "Life Skills Coaching profile". lifeskillscoaching.com.au. Archived from the original on 18 August 2011.
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