Lee Walker (footballer)
Australian rules footballer
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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 | ||
| Born | 7 February 1973 | ||
| Original team | East Perth (WAFL) | ||
| 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) | |
| 1995–1999 | Collingwood | 16 (13) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1999. | |||
| 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] Due to a knee injury, however, he was unable to make any senior appearances for the West Coast Eagles. 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 from 1995 to 1997.[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]
