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Find your Sport Nation frequencyDraft watch: Carlton father-son prospect makes massive call on future
Andrew Slevison • July 18th, 2025 11:14 am
Cody Walker, the son of former Carlton star Andrew, has made a massive call on his future.
The 17-year-old has officially committed to the Blues as a father-son selection for the 2026 AFL Draft.
Walker was eligible to nominate for Richmond through the NGA system but has opted to commit to the club where this father played 202 games.
The Bendigo Pioneers and Echuca product has spent plenty of time at Ikon Park in the Carlton Academy program, forming a relationship with captain Patrick Cripps and gun midfielder Sam Walsh.
Walker is keen to follow in the footsteps of current father-sons, the Camporeale brothers, Lucas and Ben, as well as Harry Dean, the son of Peter, who will likely be selected as a father-son in this year’s draft.
“This has honestly already been dream come true. Being involved with the Club over the last few years, today is another step closer to pulling on that Carlton jumper – I just can’t wait," Walker said via a club statement.
“I have been involved in the Carlton Academy for three years now and have been so appreciative of everything the Club has done for me and the people who have helped me to this point in my career, both at Carlton and at every level of football I’ve been fortunate enough to play at so far.
“To have already been able to work hard alongside the likes of Patrick Cripps, Sam Walsh and that entire midfield group, while getting to know everyone at the Club already, I just want to keep soaking up as much as I can and learn off them.
“Seeing Ben and Lucas do it this year, Harry Dean closing in on his dream and me next year, it is really exciting and such an honour for me to be able to continue the family name at the Blues.”
Walker has averaged 23.5 disposals, five marks, 5.8 inside 50s and 3.4 tackles across eight Coates Talent League games for the Pioneers in 2025.
