Crows forward Taylor Walker has received a perfect 10 votes from the coaches for his dominant Round One display in Adelaide’s 12-point win over Geelong.

The 30-year-old was in vintage form against the Cats, booting five goals to go with two goal assists in a best-on-ground performance.

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Taylor Walker had a day out at Adelaide Oval on Saturday booting a bag of five goals.

Brodie Smith polled four votes for his inspirational work in leading a depleted half back line, while Rory Laird also earned four votes for his 27 disposals and six tackles.

Midfielders Rory Sloane and Ben Keays, who combined for 14 clearances, both received three votes while young defender Jordon Butts collected two votes after keeping reigning Coleman medallist Tom Hawkins to two goals.

Lachlan Sholl was the other Crow to poll with two votes, with Cats pair Tom Stewart and Mark Blicavs rounding out the board.

Adelaide v Geelong

10 - Taylor Walker (ADEL)
4 - Brodie Smith (ADEL)
4 - Rory Laird (ADEL)
3 - Rory Sloane (ADEL)
3 - Ben Keays (ADEL)
2 - Jordon Butts (ADEL)
2 - Lachlan Sholl (ADEL)
1 - Tom Stewart (GEEL)
1 - Mark Blicavs (GEEL)