RIP Phil Walsh - Adelaide Crows Coach

[Swansinger]

Tragic.
I hope they let the Crows postpone this weekend's match- they shouldn't be made to play in such terrible circumstances.

I share your sentiments : it was awful to wake up to that news this morning.
But the harsh fact is that the competition continued during two world wars : so , whilst I would love to be wrong , I doubt the game will be postponed.

EDIT : Looks like it might be the club's decision whether or not to play :
"The club confirmed it had made no decision as to whether it would play either on Saturday in the the SANFL or against Geelong at Adelaide Oval on Sunday afternoon."

[RogueSwan]

Tragic.
I hope they let the Crows postpone this weekend's match- they shouldn't be made to play in such terrible circumstances.

I share your sentiments : it was awful to wake up to that news this morning.
But the harsh fact is that the competition continued during two world wars : so , whilst I would love to be wrong , I doubt the game will be postponed.

EDIT : Looks like it might be the club's decision whether or not to play :
"The club confirmed it had made no decision as to whether it would play either on Saturday in the the SANFL or against Geelong at Adelaide Oval on Sunday afternoon."

It is a harsh fact and had the game been tonight or even tomorrow I would expect them not to play but given the game is on Sunday ........ I dunno. Everyone handles these things very differently and there may be a bit of "Phil would want us play" kind of vibe? Again, who knows. It is just such a devastating situation.

[neilfws]

Very shocking and sad news.

There is some talk in the media of cancelling this round (probably declaring all games drawn) or postponing and pushing the season back a week. I guess the AFL and all the clubs are talking right now. I'd guess this is an unprecedented event, but how to respond is being discussed with reference to Phil Hughes' death, where all games were cancelled.

[PerthSwannie]

Absolutely shocking. RIP... I have this sneaking suspicion that that scourge of a drug "Ice" is involved in this.

[707]

No matter how tragic you cannot just cancel a round as it has effects for all teams, particularly the winners who are robbed of the four points. It would mean we played our guts out last night and copped a severe injury to an important player for nothing.

If Adelaide choose not to play, that is their rightful choice as then only they miss out on the four points. Geelong aren't disadvantaged as they will get the four points for the forfeit, nor will the other seven winners be affected.

Show respect for the tragedy but don't stuff up a whole years finishing order, it could cost a rightful team the flag.
Really little comparison to cricket cancelling games.

[Doctor]

Unbelievable. So very sad and so utterly pointless.

[southsideswan]

Absolutely shocking. RIP... I have this sneaking suspicion that that scourge of a drug "Ice" is involved in this.

Yes I have that gut feeling ... if you see people under its influence anything is possible.

This tragic event will/has sent a tidal wave of pain so wide.

[Mel_C]

This is just so tragic. I still can't believe it.

I can't see how the players will be able to play.

[Matt79]

Tragic news. Thoughts with the Walsh family, friends and the Adelaide FC.

[Swansinger]

Well done to the AFL : I expected the game to go ahead , but I'm pleased to be wrong. The correct decision.

[ScottH]

McLachlan: We've decided that the game on Sunday between Adelaide and Geelong will not go ahead.

McLachlan: The premiership points will be split between the two clubs as per the AFL rules. The remaining seven games will go ahead.

Phil Walsh tragedy: rolling coverage - AFL.com.au

[neilfws]

McLachlan: We've decided that the game on Sunday between Adelaide and Geelong will not go ahead.
McLachlan: The premiership points will be split between the two clubs as per the AFL rules. The remaining seven games will go ahead.

Very sensible decision on a difficult day for all concerned.

[stellation]

Good decision by the AFL.

[Untamed Snark]

It's hard to get your head around.
A car accident or illness you kinda go "@@@@," but there's a rational there.
A murder incomprehensible.
Not a day for football rivalries but a day for football to be a community.

Titus O'Reilly had a good response

[Melbourne_Blood]

I don't like the Hawks or Clarko but that was a nice touch at the end of the pies Hawks game, apparently instigated by Clarko , who was a friend of Phil Walsh's I understand.