The Western Bulldogs have selected defender Zac Walker with Pick 12 in the 2025 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft.
Walker, 19, has averaged 14.8 disposals and 6.5 marks for Gippsland Power in the Coates Talent League this season.
A childhood Bulldogs supporter, he is an impressive intercept defender and reads the ball well in the air.
Speaking on the defenders' addition to the team Player Acquisition and Strategy Manager, Michael Regan commended Walker's resolution to overcome setbacks and find himself in a position to join an AFL club.
“Zac’s a really exciting, raw prospect from Gippsland Power," Regan said
“He’s done it the hard way.
"He was actually cut from Gippsland as a 17 year old but, got to work on himself with his family and friends down at Phillip Island Football Club - who put a lot of work into him, and at Gippsland Power who have done the same over pre-season."
Similarly to the Bulldogs' other Mid-Season Rookie Draft selection in Michael Sellwood, Walker is seen as a strong, fast and athletic rebounding defender who will add more depth to the team's backline.
“Another really raw, intercepting defender with some great athletic traits," Regan said
“At 191cm he adds another layer to our defensive mix as well.”
Zac Walker – player profile
Height: 191cm
DOB: 03/03/2006
State-league club: Gippsland Power (Coates Talent League)
Position: Defender
