He also played with West Adelaide and Glenelg in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL).
As a result of his consistent performances up forward in 1947, Taylor remained there in 1948 and kicked five goals against Richmond in the opening round.
He finished the year in defence, his preferred position while at West Adelaide, and in 1949 returned to South Australia and joined Glenelg.
He was recognised in the 1952 Sporting Life Team of the Year as a half back flanker and represented South Australia in nine interstate matches during his career.
His final contribution to South Australian football came in 1965 when he coached West Adelaide for the season.