Taylor Walker and his injured knee created a wave of support on social media.
Crows fans led the way with thousands of tributes but the AFL community was also prominent in social feeds.
Here is a selection of some of the tweets from footballers from other clubs - including Port captain Travis Boak, Joel Selwood and Bryce Gibbs - Crows ambassadors, former players, cricketers and others.
Shocking news about the knee @texwalker13 hope surgery and recovery goes well.Absolute star of the game and still will be when u return.
— Travis Boak (@travisboak10) April 29, 2013
Flat that my favourite player to watch @texwalker13 will be missing for the rest of the year. Best wishes for the recovery big fella.
— Brett Deledio (@BrettDeledio03) April 29, 2013
Shattered for big @texwalker13 . Helluva player, no doubt he'll be back firing again next season!! #Gun #ACLClub @brodie_martin36 @fitzysa
— Callum Ferguson (@calferguson12) April 29, 2013
@texwalker13 all the best with the surgery mate. Hope it all goes well
— Marc Murphy (@marcmurphy3) April 29, 2013
@texwalker13 sorry to hear the news mate! Look after yourself and i'm sure you'll be back bigger and better!
— Bryce Gibbs (@BGibbsy4) April 29, 2013
Feeling for big @texwalker13 today, news no one wants to here!
— Mitch Duncan(@mitchduncan22) April 29, 2013
May have to grow a mullet now out of respect for the great man @texwalker13. Get well mate!
— Kane Richardson (@krichardson47) April 29, 2013
To many knee injuries at present. Wishing all players affected the best. We have the best surgeons. They will be back. Be positive boys
— Matthew Richardson (@mattricho0) April 29, 2013
As an AFL fan, sad to see one of the most entertaining footballers in the game @texwalker13 out for the season. Hope the knee heals well...
— Wil Anderson (@Wil_Anderson) April 29, 2013
Sorry bout the news @texwalker13 good luck with the rehab #biggerandbetter
— Alipate Carlile27 (@AlipateCarlile) April 29, 2013
@texwalker13 terrible news mate! All the best with the surgery!
— Andrew walker (@Walkytalky1) April 29, 2013
@texwalker13 Overwhelming support for you is testament to the type of person and talent you are. Get well soon mate.
— Damon Gameau (@damongameau) April 29, 2013
Injuries are never fun but nothing can hold a champ down for long @texwalker13! All the best for a speedy recovery
— Hannah Davis (@HannahSouthOz) April 29, 2013
Badluck to @texwalker13 you'll be back! And when you are watch out backlines across the country #superstar
— Tim Ludeman (@tludey) April 29, 2013
@texwalker13 won't be the same without u mate!! @adelaide_fc can't wait to be there this weekend #gocrows?����
— Rachel Bugg (@rachel_bugg) April 29, 2013
Best of luck @texwalker13 don't wish that on anyone hope u have an issue freerecovery.
— Jay Schulz (@Jschulz28) April 29, 2013
@matt_jaensch @texwalker13 I'm flat for the big fella!!! All the best bud!
— Andrew Mackie (@AndrewMackie_4) April 29, 2013
@texwalker13 the game will miss you this year mate. #bestwishes
— Joel Selwood (@joelselwood14) April 29, 2013
@texwalker13 sorry to hear the news champ.. Ul be back bigger and better next year
— pearce hanley (@pearcehanley) April 29, 2013
Jeeez! What an absolute bugger @texwalker13 Deep breaths & here's to a bigger & better 2014. @adelaide_fc we're still behind you too #crows
— Ali Clarke (@ali__clarke) April 29, 2013
Here is hoping @texwalker13 makes a speedy & full recovery. Good luck mate.
— PETER HELLIAR (@pjhelliar) April 29, 2013
Terrible news to hear about @texwalker13 heal up soon... #keepthegrowth
— Sam Willoughby (@SW91) April 29, 2013
Absolutely shattered. Big @texwalker13 out for the year. I'd give you my knees brother but I want you to play again. #chinupgun
— Ryan Fitzgerald (@FitzySA) April 29, 2013
@texwalker13 Bad luck buddy. All the best with your recovery. Back bigger and better in 2014 #snags #star
— Brendan Fevola (@BrendanFevola25) April 29, 2013
@texwalker13 feeling your pain big Tex. Sorry to hear news on the knee. Big Pre season with Redbacks perhaps? Stay strong.
— Darren Berry (@Chucksaca) April 29, 2013
