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Steve Larkin

Adelaide's Walker rested for AFL trip

Adelaide forward Taylor Walker has been spared the trip to Perth to face West Coast in the AFL. (AAP)

Adelaide spearhead Taylor Walker will be rested from Sunday's AFL game against West Coast.

Crows coach Matthew Nicks says Walker will be spared the trip to Perth as part of a long-term management plan for the 31-year-old.

Walker started the season in stunning goal-scoring form but has managed just two majors in his past two games, including a goalless return in last Saturday night's derby loss to Port Adelaide.

The former club captain, with 27 goals from eight games, is second on the goal-kicking table behind Carlton's Harry McKay.

Walker's absence means the Crows will make at least three changes in their forward line from last game with small attackers Ned McHenry (concussion) and Lachlan Murphy (ankle) ruled out.

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