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 this season on July 23, 2026.

Daicos pointed out Walker’s end‑to‑end goal during the match, lauding the youngster’s effort.

He added his thoughts at the post‑game press briefing.

Taylor Walker, who logged 200 AFL games, watched at the MCG.

The family moment was hailed by fans as an sign of the club’s tight‑knit spirit.