Adelaide has ruled out key forward Taylor Walker from Saturday’s Round One clash with Gold Coast due to a back injury.

Walker trained at West Lakes on Wednesday morning and it was later decided that he would not travel to Queensland this weekend.

“Taylor has had ongoing soreness following a back spasm last week and it hasn’t settled sufficiently to have him available for selection this week,” Crows Head of Football Adam Kelly said.

“Given where he is currently at in his recovery, we won’t be taking any risks with him, but he is progressing in his preparation for a return in Round Two.

“He will continue his recovery and training in coming days in preparation for next week against the Cats.”