I would personally like to thank each and every Adelaide Crows supporter for the 12 years of support you have shown me over this journey.

Thinking about the roar from the crowd at my first game at AAMI Stadium still sends tingles down my spine.

Now, at Adelaide Oval, where you come out in droves week after week to support this amazing team, I think the roar has only gotten louder.

Your unconditional support ripples through to the playing group, and we feel your passion.

You have been with me through the ups and downs of this rollercoaster ride that has been my footy career.

Your encouragement and care helped me through some very tough times. 

From positive social media comments and well wishes, to a friendly wave or hello at the shops, it doesn’t go unnoticed. 

It means the world and I am forever grateful for everything you have done for me.

At the end of the day we kick a ball around a field, but it’s the supporters that breathe life into the game and make it what it is.

I hope I have made you proud whenever I have pulled on the Adelaide Crows jumper.

I hope that you have enjoyed seeing the number 22 run out onto the field.

I can proudly retire a life member and one-club player, knowing that every time I pulled on the jumper, I wore it with pride, and gave everything I had. 

From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

Andy Otten