Lee Walker (footballer) explained

Lee Walker
Fullname:Lee Walker
Birth Date:7 February 1973
Originalteam:East Perth
Draftpick:19th, 1992 AFL Draft
Height:197 cm
Weight:97 kg
Statsend:1999
Years1:1993–1994
Club1:West Coast Eagles
Games Goals1:0 (0)
Years2:1995–1999
Club2:Collingwood
Games Goals2:16 (13)

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

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: West Coast Eagles Official Website: Lee Walker . westcoasteagles.com.au.
  2. Book: Lovett, Michael. AFL 2004 - The Official Statistical History Of The AFL. AFL Publishing. 2004. 0-9580300-5-7.
  3. Web site: AFL Tables: Lee Walker . afltables.com.
  4. Book: Holmesby. Russell. Main. Jim. The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. 2007. 978-1-920910-78-5.
  5. Web site: Life Skills Coaching profile . lifeskillscoaching.com.au . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110818071056/http://lifeskillscoaching.com.au/about-us/employee-profiles . 18 August 2011 . dmy-all .