In 2016, Taylor played in a senior Essendon District Football League premiership with Keilor.
[1] In 2018, Taylor averaged one goal and 18 disposals per match for the Cannons and represented Vic Metro at the 2018 AFL Under 18 Championships.
Taylor's accurate kicking and marking were praised but his speed was highlighted as a deficiency.
He was often cited as a draft "slider",[4][5] which The Age attributed to clubs' concerns over his commitment at training.
[6] He made his AFL debut in round 8 of the 2019 season after Scott Thompson was ruled out with an adductor injury.