Adelaide Crows star Taylor 'Tex' Walker claimed Izak Rankine will accept whatever punishment comes his way if found guilty of an alleged homophobic slur directed at a Collingwood player last weekend.

The Western Bulldogs will persist with an injury-plagued veteran, while the fallout continues at Adelaide following their disastrous finals series.

The much anticipated qualifying final blockbuster is here, with the Crows and Collingwood to kick off September at Adelaide ...