Taylor Walker (right) celebrates a goal.Credit:Getty
“As a diverse organisation,Optus does not condone racism or any form of discrimination. We’re consulting with the Adelaide Crows in regards to the management of this issue,” said Optus’ head of marketing Mel Hopkins.
Optus’ name appears on the back of the Crows’ jumper.
Toyota,Adelaide’s long-term major partner with whom the club has enjoyed a three-decade relationship,were also contacted for comment.
Optus’ statement came after Crows chief Tim Silvers refused to guarantee Walker’s future at the club.
“We haven’t distanced ourselves from Taylor,we’ve distanced ourselves from the comments – racism has no part in our club,the AFL industry and the community,” Silvers told SEN SA on Tuesday.
“[Walker’s] contracted for next year,but we need to understand how that looks and how he can reintegrate back into the group for next year. It’s too early to guarantee that[he will play for the Crows again] but he is contracted,and we’ve got to work through it with a number of different people.”