Veteran Crows pair Richard Douglas and Andy Otten have called time at West Lakes after a combined 26 years with the Adelaide Football Club.
Fans have flooded the Crows social media account with well wishes and praise for two of Adelaide’s longest-standing players.
Otten, who announced he was leaving the Club on Tuesday, was inundated by messages
Many thanked Otten for contribution to the club:
Cliff Beale - Facebook:
“What a champion! Thanks for all those years of devotion and service to our club through all the highs and lows! Good luck for the next phase of your life. We Fly as One!”
Paul Evans - Facebook
“Andy Otten can hold his head high, he matched the best and always played his heart out… a gutsy player, no greater accolade.”
Lizzie Brown - Facebook
“Thank you Andy. Enjoy the rest of your life you will always have the respect of loyal Crows fans, you are a great team man. Much respect.”
Some wanted to see Otto back with the club in a different capacity:
Julie-Anne McGrath - Instagram
“A true gentleman and asset to our team! All the best! Come back and be a coach!”
View this post on InstagramThe ultimate team man has decided to call time on his 12-year career ❤️ #weflyasone
And a few celebrity Crows fans weighed in with a thank you message:
Guy Sebastian - Instagram
“Legend! Thanks Otto!”
Ryan Fitzgerald - Instagram
“Love Otts, always takes time to speak to my young fellas. He will be sorely missed at the club. Congrats on a great career mate.”
And Douglas, who despite only making an announcement on Thursday morning, has already been swamped with messages of thanks:
Gayle Wright - Facebook
“Love my Dougie. Thanks for the memories, for being a great team member, a great player & my favourite. All the best Dougie for the future.”
Kerry Henderson - Instagram
“I always thought you would become a captain at some point. You’re a hard nut! I remember one of your early games (I reckon in your first year), our team wasn’t playing well and we were looking a bit sorry for ourselves. You came off the bench, showed determination and fired the boys up, remember the commentator saying you’re a true leader at such a young age. Sad to see you retire, all the best, thanks for everything.”
Susie Braunack - Instagram
“Thanks for being such a great player Dougy. Absolute champion and team player!”
Matt Coleman - Instagram
“So sad that Dougy is hanging up the boots!
View this post on InstagramA Club Champion, revered teammate and Crow for life Thanks Dougy ❤️ #weflyasone
One former teammate even weighed in:
Kris Massie - Facebook
“Loved playing alongside you Doug man! A true gem - on and off the field. Hardworking as they come.”
Not to mention, Otten himself with a simple “praise” emoji.
Last but certainly not least, a love heart emoji from his wife, Allesandra Douglas.
