Bickley singled out promising Ben Marsh as a likely option in ruck, while experienced David Pittman already has filled Rehn's shoes for much of 1995 and 1996. When one door closes for one player, another one opens for someone else.
Some blokes get a start by injury or poor form to other players and then their careers take off.
The Crows were dealt a major blow on Friday night when Rehn ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament of his left knee in a rucking contest just 10 minutes into the Ansett Cup clash with Port Adelaide. The champion ruckman had surgery to repair the damage and will miss the rest of the season. The expression on his face showed that. But when you are playing a game, you can't take time out to have sentiment. Adelaide's loss to the Power has meant a trip to Whyalla on Saturday for a meeting with Geelong.