Crows players have taken to social media on Friday afternoon to pay tribute to senior coach Phil Walsh.
Taylor Walker, appointed captain by Walsh at the start of his tenure, posted a particularly touching tribute.
He posted a pic of the pair together on Instagram, and said: "A bloke that I learnt so much off in such little time.. You have left a foot print on my life, I fell in love with you as a bloke and I'll forever think of you Phil!! Love you Walshman.... RIP"
Patrick Dangerfield did likewise, penning a message on Instagram to accompany a picture of him and Walsh together.
"Words cannot express the sorrow and disbelieve (sic). What Phil Walsh has done for our football club in such a short period of time is truly astonishing," Dangerfield said.
"Elite standards on and off the field. Phil led and we followed. His standards and philosophies will forever guide all those who knew him. I feel blessed to have known Phil Walsh and I am a better person because of him #RIPWalshy #WeFlyasOne"
Brodie Smith posted a pic of a smiling Walsh from his Instagram account.
"Passionate, caring and committed to getting the best out of those around you. A fantastic coach and an even better person," Smith wrote.
"You will be greatly missed but your elite standards and values will be with us forever. I am privileged to have played under you. RIP Walshy"
The tributes from Walsh's players continued to pour in.
Sam Jacobs, Josh Jenkins and Rory Laird have all taken to Twitter with their own tributes.
Rory Sloane and Jake Lever also shared photos alongside emotional messages.
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"In times of adversity is when a true team stands up and comes together" - Phil Walsh. Love you mate.
— Rory Atkins (@RoryAtkins21) July 3, 2015
A champion of the game and a champion bloke #RIPWalshy
— Mitch Grigg (@Mitch_Grigg38) July 3, 2015
Thank you for your contribution to our club and the game itself, although short, was very powerful. You will be missed dearly. R.I.P Walshy
— riley.knight (@RileytKnight) July 3, 2015
An amazing man who lived by incredible values on life and football. Privileged to have known you and played under you. Love you mate
— Jake kelly (@jakekelly2036) July 3, 2015
A bloke that I learnt so much off in such little time.. You have left a foot print on my life, I fell… https://t.co/UGkUxGIXiN
— Tex Walker (@texwalker13) July 3, 2015
Words cannot express the sorrow and disbelieve. What Phil Walsh has done for our football club in… https://t.co/4rnWXQt4rz
— Patrick Dangerfield (@dangerfield32) July 3, 2015
His intensity undeniable His passion unmistakable His care authentic He brought more than football to our lives & we'll always be grateful
— Josh Jenkins (@JoshJenkins24) July 3, 2015
An inspirational man who carried and taught me some incredible values. I will forever carry them with me! #RIPwalshy
— Sam Jacobs (@samjacobs24) July 3, 2015
The most positive person i have ever met. A great man who taught me so much about football and life. Missing you already coach #RIPPhilWalsh
— Luke Lowden (@LukeLowden) July 3, 2015
Thanks walshy. so lucky to work with a guy with the best footy brain and values. I learnt so much in a short term mate u were a great leader
— Ian Nutsy Callinan (@callinan37) July 3, 2015We have lost a true champion today. He was a father figure to all of us at the club and will be sadly missed. Will miss our chats RIP mate
— Brent Reilly (@brentcreilly_3) July 3, 2015I've never met a man who cares so much about others. You have taught me how to be a better footballer… https://t.co/92mSy9PvPX
— sam siggins (@samsiggins) July 3, 2015
