RIP Cam McCarthy

[Tonga Bob]

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[Bigger]

I will always cherish the story about how, as a young bloke just arrived at GWS, he filled a gap in a team meeting (caused by Leon Cameron

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being late) by hopping up in front of everyone and telling this joke about pot-smoking bush creatures. Great joke. Wrong time. Wrong venue.

We love the wild and loose ones, but often with them it's the wrong time and the wrong venue.

God bless you, Dardy.

 

[MadEyeEmmy]

I will always cherish the story about how, as a young bloke just arrived at GWS, he filled a gap in a team meeting (caused by Leon Cameron being late) by hopping up in front of everyone and telling this joke about pot-smoking bush creatures. Great joke. Wrong time. Wrong venue.

We love the wild and loose ones, but often with them it's the wrong time and the wrong venue.

God bless you, Dardy.

Hahahaha I didn’t know that story. Classic

 

[parano1a]

Condolences to the McCarthy family and his former team mates at Freo.

 

[silverscope]

Standing Ovation, 23 minutes into the first quarter?

For those attending, I think it would be a touching way to pay tribute.

 

[errant bounce]

Incredibly sad. a lost soul.

I always thought he had sad eyes and blowing the insane BAC he did last year signalled some serious self-destruction.

Poor guy.

Our club really has had a streak of sad men who have slipped through.

 

[Mudd]

Awful news, rest in peace Dardy.

 

[errant bounce]

Standing Ovation, 23 minutes into the first quarter?

For those attending, I think it would be a touching way to pay tribute.

I hate standing ovations. it's crass and a terrible submission that your attendees can't be trusted to be quiet.

The poor bloke died alone in incredibly sad circumstances.

It deserves quiet reflection.

 

[jerms]

I'm f*cking wrecked by this one

Freo personified. Rest easy, purple prince

 

[Freo Shark]

Awww geez mate thats so sad!! A sad loss!!

RIP Dardy!!

 

[FreoGirl]

Feel terrible for his family and friends - including blokes like Banfield, Fyfe, Walters, Darcy and anyone else who was on the list with him. Hope those playing tonight honour his memory. RIP Cam.

be very difficult to be in shock and grieving, then concentrate on a game of footy

 

[Spirit Level]

For those who want to pay tribute:

 

[MadEyeEmmy]

For those who want to pay tribute:

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[Nodgey]

Ah shit. This has floored me. RIP Cam.

 

[silverscope]

I hate standing ovations. it's crass and a terrible submission that your attendees can't be trusted to be quiet.

The poor bloke died alone in incredibly sad circumstances.

It deserves quiet reflection.

Strange take.

If I was to suggest a minute silence it would be prior to the game, not during.

The standing ovation at 23 minutes, 23 being the number he wore for us, in celebration of a man who put on the jersey we're all so proud to support.

 

[The Lobbster]

News.com.au going with the disgusting “Forgotten former AFL star dead at 29” as the headline. No name. I hope someone at the club or just people in general put the boot in. Imagine a family member coming across it.

 

[Tonga Bob]

I hate standing ovations. it's crass and a terrible submission that your attendees can't be trusted to be quiet.

The poor bloke died alone in incredibly sad circumstances.

It deserves quiet reflection.

Strange take.

If I was to suggest a minute silence it would be prior to the game, not during.

The standing ovation at 23 minutes, 23 being the number he wore for us, in celebration of a man who put on the jersey we're all so proud to support.

People deal with grief in different ways, none of which is right or wrong. The best thing is to let people deal with it in their own way.

 

[FreoGirl]

I hate how so many (not in this board) are assuming he died from suicide, when even The West have said he had epilepsy

Fremantle forward Cam McCarthy diagnosed with epilepsy following training collapse

Dockers forward diagnosed with epilepsy following training collapse

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[Spirit Level]

Standing ovation in the 23rd minute of the 1st quarter.

Surely there's enough of us here that could get it started

 

[FreoGirl]

News.com.au going with the disgusting “Forgotten former AFL star dead at 29” as the headline. No name. I hope someone at the club or just people in general put the boot in. Imagine a family member coming across it.

am glad that The West and PerthNow have stopped people being able to comment

 

[Tonga Bob]

VALE CAM McCARTHY

The South Fremantle Football Club is deeply saddened by the passing of former player Cam McCarthy. A South zoned junior from the South Coogee JFC, McCarthy was drafted pick 14 in 2013 to the GWS Giants direct from the South Colts program, before returning to WA in 2017 to play with the...

sffc.com.au

"The South Fremantle Football Club is deeply saddened by the passing of former player Cam McCarthy.

A South zoned junior from the South Coogee JFC, McCarthy was drafted pick 14 in 2013 to the GWS Giants direct from the South Colts program, before returning to WA in 2017 to play with the Fremantle Dockers.

In 2021, Cam rejoined South Fremantle and played WAFL footy in both the 2021 & 2022 seasons.

Cam is remembered not just as a prodigious football talent, but as a popular, compassionate and caring person who had time for everyone at our Club. He will be dearly missed.

The entire South Fremantle Football Club community offers condolences to the McCarthy family at this difficult time."

 

[Freo Shark]

News.com.au going with the disgusting “Forgotten former AFL star dead at 29” as the headline. No name. I hope someone at the club or just people in general put the boot in. Imagine a family member coming across it.

F***** !! News.com.au !!

 

[DragoDelph]

A lot of those with the biggest demons, have the most empathy for others.

 

[Eski3]

I hate how so many (not in this board) are assuming he died from suicide, when even The West have said he had epilepsy

Fremantle forward Cam McCarthy diagnosed with epilepsy following training collapse

Dockers forward diagnosed with epilepsy following training collapse

www.foxsports.com.au

I think there's a few indicia in the way it's reported that indicates that the cause of death is likely suicide. Not treated as suspicious (i.e. they know what the cause of death is) and lifeline link at the bottom of the article. If the cause of death was not yet determined (like an epileptic fit) the reporting would be different

 

[dropbear101]

vale dardy, you were so much fun. the black dog takes another

 

[FreoGirl]

I think there's a few indicia in the way it's reported that indicates that the cause of death is likely suicide. Not treated as suspicious (i.e. they know what the cause of death is) and lifeline link at the bottom of the article. If the cause of death was not yet determined (like an epileptic fit) the reporting would be different

It's reported on Perth Now about him having epilepsy and there was going to be a coronial inquest

No media is truly reliable