Taylor Walker kicks 10 as Crows decimate West Coast in bloodbath display

Former Adelaide captain Taylor Walker celebrated his 250th game in style as he put on a display for the ages in front of his home fans.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – JUNE 10: Taylor Walker of the Crows celebrates a goal during the 2023 AFL Round 13 match between the Adelaide Crows and the West Coast Eagles at Adelaide Oval on June 10, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Taylor Walker had a day out as the Adelaide Crows tore the West Coast Eagles to shred on Saturday at Adelaide Oval.

The Crows star forward was at his mercurial best from the opening bounce as his already staggering season reached new heights.

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An undermanned Eagles defensive unit had no answers for the might of Walker as he tossed defenders aside like rag dolls.

The Crows feasted on their bottom of the ladder rivals as they recorded a monstrous 27.12 (174) to 8.4 (52) victory.

Walker grabbed everything that came his way and had fans out of their seats every time he went near the ball.

It was the Tex show in Adelaide. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

His dominant display saw him finish the first half of the contest with a staggering seven goals to his name. The tally equaled his career-high in a game.

He wasn’t done there however, kicking three more in the second half to finish the game with 10 and move to equal top on the AFL’s Coleman Medal table.

The tally gives him the record for goals kicked in one game at Adelaide Oval, surpassing Jay Schulz’s effort of eight from 2014.

TEN FOR TEX!#AFLCrowsEaglespic.twitter.com/f1bFmZqVSZ

— AFL (@AFL) June 10, 2023

The Crows didn’t take the foot off the gas in the second half, piling on the misery as their percentage skyrocketed.

After leading by 66-points at halftime they continued their goal scoring onslaught as they went on to record the 122-point win.

Their percentage on the ladder entering the contest sat at 105.2 per cent, after the game is had jumped all the way up to 116.5 per cent.

Despite the impressive display the club couldn’t topple their highest score or highest margin of victory, the win however did eclipse their biggest win against the Eagles which previously sat at 86-points.

While it was all eyes on Walker, midfield duo Rory Laird and Jordan Dawson once again ran riot through the middle of the ground.

They combined for 66 disposals, 12 tackles, 15 clearances and a whopping 824 metres gained.

Tex was on fire. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

The loss sinks the Eagles' season of misery to even uglier depths as the sit glued to the bottom of the ladder with a 1-12 record.

It makes it 11 straight losses as the pressure continues to mount on coach Adam Simpson and his future at the club.

They’ll now get a week to reassess before returning to action in round 15 when they venture into the SCG to take on the Sydney Swans.

The Crows will now look to keep their impressive form going after the round 14 bye when they tackle Collingwood at the MCG in round 15.