Max Walker
Max Walker
Maxwell Henry Norman Walker AMis a former Australian cricketer and Australian rules football player. Formerly an architect, he currently works as a media commentator and motivational speaker and has diverse business interests...
NationalityAustralian
ProfessionAthlete
Date of Birth12 September 1948
CountryAustralia
insomnia brain half
I used to want to be a lawyer, but I didn't want to have half my brain sucked out.
football clubs facts
Norm Smith personally came and signed me up to the Melbourne Football Club. The fact that I then played cricket for Melbourne Cricket Club - the footy club didn't like it that much.
my-sister stage mum
My sister died and my mum was really distant, as you do - you don't expect your offspring to die before you. I thought I was bulletproof up until that stage.
technology ipads bottles
It's been amazing to step out of a bottle of ink on to an iPad. There's no better time than right now to embrace this fabulous sandpit of technology. Because intuitively, at the touch of a finger, most of it is possible.
years world fellowship
I practised as an architect for 10 years. I qualified in 1973 with a fellowship diploma of architecture. World Series Cricket gave me the freedom to go out and pursue architecture.
football dad school
I was good at football and cricket at school. My dad said, 'Son, be an architect,' and I came to Melbourne passionate about becoming an architect.
doors people mind
I try and open a few doors to the mind, encourage people to embrace change and to stretch their capabilities.