Adelaide key forward Taylor Walker has left the training track early clutching at his glute on Thursday.
The veteran is in his final season, having announced his retirement earlier in August, and remains a critical part of the Crows' finals aspirations.
Walker was filmed by 10 News clutching at his glute during training before speaking with coach Matthew Nicks and the club doctors.
The 36-year-old then left the ground and training early and didn't return.
Taylor Walker has been forced off the track with a potential injury, with his farewell finals series looming.
Tex was seen clutching at his glute, before speaking to coach Matthew Nicks and club doctors and leaving the session early.
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In the former skipper's favour is the fact the Crows don't need him for another week, having narrowly escaped a Wildcard Round final.
Adelaide snuck into sixth spot on the ladder in the final round of the season after Melbourne lost to the Western Bulldogs.
It means Adelaide will now host one of Melbourne, Western Bulldogs or Collingwood on Saturday night, September 5. Giving Walker time to recover.
The Crows will be hunting redemption for their 2025 efforts.
After finishing with the minor premiership, Adelaide was bundled out in straight sets after convincing losses to Collingwood and Hawthorn at home.
Other than Walker, the Crows are nearly at full strength heading into the Elimination Final with key defender Jordon Butts a chance to return from an ankle injury.
Walker has played 317 games and has kicked 712 goals in his career to date.
