Season 2015 was a challenging year for the Carlton Football Club, which ultimately finished 18th on the ladder.
With the team now on a break, we’re taking a look back at each player’s year in statistics, starting with Carlton’s No. 1 Andrew Walker.
GAMES
Season 2015: 12
Career: 191
GOALS
Season 2015: 12
Career: 130
KEY AFL STATISTICS (averages in brackets)
Disposals: 163 (13.58) Kicks: 106 (8.83) Marks 48 (4.0) Contested Possessions: 50 (4.17) Uncontested Possessions: 114 (9.50) Tackles: 22 (1.83) Goals: 12 (1.00)
OVERVIEW
It was a tough year on the injury front for Andrew Walker, who struggled with an ongoing knee concern. The injury restricted him to just 12 games, two less than last season.
After missing the first two games, Walker played his first match in Round 3 against Essendon. Although the Blues lost the match it was a successful comeback, with Walker gathering 20 disposals, six marks and a goal.
Round 9 marked a special occasion for the keeper of the No. 1 jumper. Walker’s uncle from Yorta Yorta nation (near Echuca) designed Carlton’s Indigenous Round guernsey, which the team wore when they took on the Swans at the SCG.
Meanwhile a season highlight for Walker was Carlton’s Round 21 win over Melbourne. The 29-year-old booted four goals in what marked Chris Judd’s farewell at the MCG.
HE SAID IT
“Indigenous Round means a lot to me. It's not only a great round for the players but also for their families to get involved."
- Walker talking in the lead-up to this year’s Indigenous Round
THEY SAID IT
“I’ve heard you sing around the Club and you’re pretty good.”
- Teammate Dylan Buckley chatting to Walker on CFC TV show Discussions with Dylan.
SEASON HIGHLIGHT
In Round 22 v GWS at Spotless Stadium, Walker took a spectacular mark in the third quarter. Launching himself above the contest, he flew through the air and brought the ball to ground. The mark was nominated for the AFL’s Mark of the Year.
SKYWALKER! @Walkytalky1's screamer against GWS has been nominated for the @AFL's Mark of the Year! #NAVYBLUES https://t.co/DE8pFIrGNE
— Carlton FC (@CarltonFC) August 31, 2015