After all, he shares his birthday with the most patriotic day on the Australian calendar.
The talented forward is also accustomed to playing football on the prestigious Anzac Day stage and, last year, more than 800km from the MCG blockbuster between Collingwood and Essendon, Walker lined up for North Broken Hill.
It's one of the biggest games of the Broken Hill Football League season.
"In Broken Hill we used to play an Anzac Day clash against Central Broken Hill, so I’ve had a bit of sniff of what it means to play on the day," Walker said.
"It wasn’t quite the MCG, but it was a big game in town."
On Friday night, Walker will celebrate both Anzac Day and his 18th birthday by playing for Norwood in the SANFL clash with South Adelaide.
"I think there will be a pretty big crowd at Norwood Oval, so it should be a great atmosphere to play footy in," Walker said.
"I think it’s important to recognise the men and women who went away and fought, so that we could live how we do today. It’s a great opportunity to be able to honour them and I know it’s a pretty big day all around Australia."
Friday night’s game will only be Walker’s second in the SANFL, but he’s far from intimidated by the country’s second best football league.
Last week on debut, Walker had nine shots on goal for a return of 4.4 and one that sailed into the stands of Norwood Oval.
"Individually, I was pretty happy with my performance last week," he said.
"I was a bit disappointed with [my] goalkicking though. I wish I kicked a bit straighter because maybe we could’ve won the game, but I was very happy to get my first league game."
Walker’s performance warmed the hearts of Crows fans, who have been screaming out for a strong marking forward since the days of cult hero Tony Modra.
But the youngster is years away from playing consistent AFL footy.
"It’s too hard to say when I’ll be ready [for AFL]," Walker said.
"I set a goal at the start of the year to crack the Norwood league side in round one and, obviously, that didn’t happen until round four, so things don’t always pan out.
"I’m just focused on playing consistent, competitive footy in the seniors now and if a chance comes my way to play AFL, so be it. If it doesn’t I’ll keep working and I know my turn will come eventually."
Walker, who was the Crows’ inaugural signing of the NSW scholarship program, was elevated to Adelaide’s senior list late last year after booting 14 goals in two finals with North Broken Hill.
The lifelong Crows supporter is mentored by veteran Brett Burton and has already caught the eye of skipper Simon Goodwin, who has spent much time training with the forwards.
"Big Walks has showed a bit already," Goodwin said.
"He kicked four goals for Norwood last weekend and if he can keep putting in performances like that, he’s a key forward who could possibly put his hand up for selection this year."
The Walker family will make the familiar trip to Adelaide this weekend for Taylor's birthday and to watch him play.
The laid-back teenager was expecting a “low-key affair”, before heading back to Broken Hill to see his friends during Norwood’s bye next week.
After all, he's still adjusting to life as a full-time footballer.
"It’s pretty demanding on the body and the mind," he said.
"But at the end of the day, it’s something I’ve always wanted to do and it’s here now, so I’m going to take it with both hands."
