There were no team songs, no banners and little fanfare as the teams warmed up.
There wasn't a peep during a moment's silence for the 55-year-old Crows coach.
"Football seems like the furthest thing from anyone's mind at the moment," agreed the commentary crew.
That was a very sad kick off for the #AFLPiesHawks game. RIP #PhilWalsh
— Tjitske Bunnag (@tjbunnag) July 3, 2015
This game just doesn't feel right. #AFLPiesHawks
— Xavier Player (@xtgplayer88) July 3, 2015
Respectful and touching tribute at the #AFLPiesHawks game. Such a tragic day.
— Amelia Nowosilskyj (@im_mim) July 3, 2015
Very moving tribute to #PhilWalsh @MCG tonight, very professional by the AFL #AFLPiesHawks
— Dayna Whitelaw (@dayna_whitelaw) July 3, 2015
Hey NRL, this is how you do a minute silence #RIPPhilWalsh #AFLPiesHawks
— Victor Yong (@BigVicTIA) July 3, 2015