Many remember his on field contributions to the Adelaide Football Club but others also spoke of off-field encounters.
Here’s a compilation of some of the tributes ...
SimonRamblesOn (twitter) Andrew McLeod: 340 games, 2 Norm Smiths, 2 flags, 3 b & fs, 5 All- Australians, Indigenous Team of the Century- what a career.
kodieb (twitter) Just heard that Andrew Mcleod has played his last game. Possibly the best Indigenous AFL player to pull on the boots!
Chris Runnegar (afc.com.au) You were an inspiration and match winner for all your years. Thanks for the memories they are gold.
Helen Brooks (afc.com.au) I thought there would never be a time that Andrew McLeod was not on the selection list, but time gets us all. Congratulations on all your achievements and thank you for the wonderful football you have played and the pleasure you have given all of us who watched you. All the very best in whatever you do. You will always be one of Adelaide FC’s favourite sons.
Richard (afc.com.au) Simply the best. Good luck with the future Macca! Always loved watching you play growing up.
Timbo (afc.com.au) I don’t barrack for the Crow, but like any true footy supporter, I enjoy watching the best players do their thing. I REALLY used to enjoy watching Andrew
Stevenson Family (afc.com.au) Thank you for providing us with such moments of wonder as you played football with an artists creativity - artisan skills and tacit ability beyond any we have seen. All the very best for your future - you will be very deeply missed.
Chad Keough (facebook) You will leave the club as probably the clubs greatest player 2 premierships 2 Norm Smith’s, 3 club champion awards, multiple all Australian and 300+ games. Truly a remarkable player so sad to see u go :( all the best for the future Bunji
Tim Mcleod (facebook) CHAMPION.say no more.
Mark Drilling (facebook) A sad sad day for SA football... My kids are gonna say.. "You saw Adelaide McLeod play??? AAAwesome!!!" to which I will forever be grateful! What a champion!
Mark John Entwistle (facebook) ... all I know is if Andrew Mcleod had 30 possessions we won.
Jason Abbott (facebook) Macca you are a warrior, and a magnificent role model to the indigenous youth & all Aus Kickers across OZ...
Peter Roe (facebook) Not just my favourite footballer of all time but my favourite athlete. An inspiration on the field and off. It's a very very sad day. There'll never be another Andrew McLeod
Chris Ball (afc.com.au) Such a brilliant player to finish. You are my granddaughters favourite player especially after the way you made yourself so available to the kids at Members Day. What a brilliant player, a lovely man and we wish you well for your future.
Cheryl Cook (facebook) ...Thanks for always giving your time when the kids were around.. I know my grandchildren appreciated you getting down and speaking to them at their level. Thanks for showing us that family is everything and your heritage is also important
Julie Cooper (facebook) When we used to go to training he would always talk to the kids.
Jake (afc.com.au) You’re the man that we all inspired to be playing junior footy, truly a great childhood idol and role model for all that saw you live and the tv. A great champion and man all the best for the future.
Kel Rankins (afc.com.au) Macca a great player and inspiration to all and the indigenous communities a pleasure to watch on the footy field, number 23 won’t be the same...A TRUE CHAMPION.
Danual Mildwaters (Facebook) Thanks Macca it makes me proud that my son has chosen you as a role model .....u have made thousands of crows supporters proud....the club should retire your number as no player is worthy.....thanks 4 the memories champ the club won’t be the same without you ...THANKS MATE
Liz Hampton (afc.com.au) ... our family has been Crows fans for many years now and my son has had you as his favourite player even so that he only wants to wear the number 23 guernsey for his local club.
Chris Beddow (facebook) ...Feels like I’ve lost a family member :(...
Jessica Vatsilas I'm shattered! He is a true legend who has made a name for himself! I will still wear number 23 loud and proud!
Even some of the stars of the game and the media paid tribute:
warrentredrea (twitter) @aflpa @afl @pafc Andrew McLeod a champion on the field & great fella off it. Privilege to play against him & work with him @Nova919adelaide
KGandTheGeneral (Twitter) live now: Malcolm Blight. What a privilege coaching Andrew McLeod for three years but I have enjoyed watching him just as much
tjrharley A belated well done to Andrew McLeod. My Grandmother's favourite all time Crow, and that's big! - He was a superstar! Brilliant and durable.
MarkBeretta Sad to see Crows legend Andrew McLeod end his career. Legend. Tough to have to go out injured. Will miss his brilliance. Well done mate!
Thank you all for your tributes to Andrew McLeod. He thanks you for your support throughout his 16 years playing for the Club.
