Banned Crow won't be defined by slur, says teammate

Taylor Walker (right) says Izak Rankine will still be vital for the Crows during his suspension. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

Adelaide ace Izak Rankine won't be defined by his four-game ban for a homophobic slur, teammate Taylor Walker says.

Walker says Rankine will still play a massive part in Adelaide's preparations for the finals when he returns from overseas.