Career
Walton made his debut for the Carlton Football Club in Round 1 of the 1897 season after playing for them for three years before the Victorian Football League began. He captained the Blues in 1898 and 1899 and represented Victoria in 1899 and 1902. He also had stints as vice captain in 1897, 1900 and 1903.
He maintained connections with the club after retirement, becoming treasurer of the club in 1911 and serving until 1913.