RIP Cam McCarthy

[RUNVS]

it's an easy one to jump the gun on because many (outside of supporting Freo) would have been aware of when he collapsed and was diagnosed. Struggling with epilepsy could be enough to trigger a young guy, but guess we wont get an official explaintation for a while.

I hope it was epilepsy to be honest. While it is terrible to die that young of natural causes at least that means McCarthy may have been happy in his final days.

 

[RUNVS]

News.com.au article has the mental health message on the article. We will have to wait but it sounds like a suspected suicide reading between the lines. Just horrible news however he died but more stinging to me if he had mental health issues he couldn’t overcome.

They often put that up as a precaution if they don't know the details and it might be suicide.

 

[FreoGirl]

I hope it was epilepsy to be honest. While it is terrible to die that young of natural causes at least that means McCarthy may have been happy in his final days.

the sad reality is he is no longer with us

epilepsy would be so difficult to deal with

 

[cactuscall]

Always a shock to open your phone and see news like this. Very sad.

 

[raffrox]

They often put that up as a precaution if they don't know the details and it might be suicide.

Not challenging but just looking to clarify as this relates to work I have done in the past. Generally speaking the media is informed if the likelihood is suicide and there are clear media guidelines about including help lines then. If the correct ways of doing things have been followed it is unfortunately more likely to be suicide than not.

 

[earlsta]

Terrible and sad news.. condolences to all.
This type of news can trigger others, reach out to your loved ones

 

[Capt Haddock]

Awful news, heartbreaking. RIP young man.

Freeo have dealt with a lot of tragedy in recent years.

 

[Off Tap]

Incredibly sad news for everyone connected to him. Had his whole life still in front of him.

RIP.

 

[Monocle]

Such sad news, a life way too short.

Serves as a reminder to us all that football is just a game for entertainment and that there are bigger issues at stake in the world.

As a parent my heart bleeds for his parents, loved ones and his mates.

Life can be very harsh and cruel sometimes.

RIP Cam.

 

[oak79]

Way to young, feel for his family

Weird that none of the AFL, GWS or Freo have released any statements offering their condolences

 

[Priddis Is Done]

29

Far out. Crazy. Sadness.

 

[SuperMal]

Extremely sad. No fit, working young person should feel this is the only option.

Unfo. the more this type of action makes the news, the more it seems ‘reasonable’ to those on the edge. RIP.

 

[The Sultan]

News.com.au article has the mental health message on the article. We will have to wait but it sounds like a suspected suicide reading between the lines. Just horrible news however he died but more stinging to me if he had mental health issues he couldn’t overcome.

usually when they add the help line bit it means suicide.. very sad.

IF ANYONE HERE HAS ISSUES, REACH OUT. ITS ANNONMOUS HERE, NO ONE WILL JUDGE YOU.

 

[undefined]

Shocking news. Very sad. We have a long way to go to find a way to best support these guys.

I'm sorry the darkness got you Cam. RIP mate.

This - such profound emotion behind a 7 word sentence. Rest easy young man.

 

[Macca19]

Really sad. Massive unfulfilled talent

 

[daniologist]

Not challenging but just looking to clarify as this relates to work I have done in the past. Generally speaking the media is informed if the likelihood is suicide and there are clear media guidelines about including help lines then. If the correct ways of doing things have been followed it is unfortunately more likely to be suicide than not.

ABC is also displaying the help lines, but lower down the article in a section that mentions Shane Yarran and Harley Balic so it could be related to them rather than Cam McCarthy.
As someone else has posted, there may be some comfort for his family and friends if he did pass from medical reasons associated with his epilepsy, not suicide.

 

[Colonial]

Damn it kid.
Absolutely woeful news.

Thoughts are for his family, friends and teammates.

 

[Bungeye]

I'm guessing McCarthy received treatment at Freo...

 

[Swan4Life]

This is very depressing news.

He had all the tools as a footballer.

Sadly, he may not have had the tools needed for a normal life.

RIP Cam and God bless.

 

[Toump Ass]

He suffered from epilepsy

... and mental health issues, sadly.

It's pretty rare to die from epilepsy.

 

[FreoGirl]

... and mental health issues, sadly.

It's pretty rare to die from epilepsy.

but it happens, hence why WA newspapers are being cautious

epilepsy alone is a horrible disease

regardless of how he died, it sux

 

[Toump Ass]

regardless of how he died, it sux

Agreed.

 

[RonnieRaven]

RIP MCCRAFTY

 

[Pies No 1]

Extremely sad. No fit, working young person should feel this is the only option.

Unfo. the more this type of action makes the news, the more it seems ‘reasonable’ to those on the edge. RIP.

Usually only makes the news if it's someone famous. And even then it's hush hush and not mentioned as a cause of death. The only give away is the lifeline link at the bottom of the article. I think this is wrong because it hides the issue rather than taking it head on.

 

[Anja_Nees]

There would be a fair few Dockers past and present who would have played with a number of the four players who died prematurely. I’m sure it would be a very flat feeling at the club after this.