Lee Walker (born 7 February 1973) is a former

Australian rules football Australian football, also called Australian rules football or Aussie rules, or more simply football or footy, is a contact sport played between two teams of 18 players on an oval field, often a modified cricket ground. Points are scored by k ...

er who played with Collingwood in the

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(AFL). Originally from Busselton, Walker represented Western Australia in the

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and was selected in the Under-18 All-Australian team. Due to a knee injury, however, he was unable to make any senior appearances for the

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. Collingwood gave up the 12th selection of the 1994 AFL Draft to secure Walker, a pick which the Eagles used on

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. He continued to be hampered by injuries at Collingwood but was able to play 16 AFL games in three seasons. A key position player, he had a total of three knee reconstructions during his career. After being delisted he nominated for the 1998 AFL Draft and was re-signed by Collingwood, but he would only play reserves matches. Since retiring, Walker has remained involved in football as both a Player Development Manager and as a

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Walker, Lee 1973 births Australian rules footballers from Western Australia Collingwood Football Club players East Perth Football Club players Living people People from Busselton