Adelaide forward Taylor Walker has spoken for the first time about the racial vilification incident that occurred last month.

Walker was suspended for six AFL matches after admitting to making a racist comment while attending but not participating in a match against North Adelaide on July 17.

He will also make a $20,000 donation to an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Program in South Australia.

Speaking to the media on Thursday, Walker said he was “deeply remorseful” and reflected on the hurt his words had caused Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

“It’s certainly the toughest thing that I’ve been through, but it’s not about me, it’s about the people that I’ve hurt and caused so much pain to,” Walker said.

“It’s been tough for everyone involved.

“I am ashamed of what I said and I’ve got some work to do.”

Walker thanked the Indigenous players at the Club for being open and honest with him.

“To me at the moment, playing is not my priority,” Walker said.

“Repairing relationships with the people I’ve hurt is my main priority.

“The four (Crows) Indigenous boys were really open and honest with me and I’m thankful for that because that’s going to help me going forward.

“I’ve had some great support from the football Club.”

Walker said he had let his family down and he would continue to strive to be better.

“I hope that I’m not remembered for one remark and the people that know me will understand the person that I am,” Walker said.

“That’s been the hardest thing, is how I’ve let my family down, just the impact it’s had on them.

“I’ve apologised and for me now, I want to be judged on what I do from here on in.”