-
Weekly Prize - Join Any Time - Tip Round 13
The Golden Ticket - MCG and Marvel Medallion Club tickets and Corporate Box tickets at the Gabba, MCG and Marvel.
Round 12 Winner: believe_it
Oppo Camp Non-Eagles Discussion
- Thread starter Keys
- Start date
- Tagged users None
kane249
Wibble
- Oct 27, 2006
- 52,299
- 69,340
- AFL Club
- West Coast
- Other Teams
- Sth Freo, Liverpool, Chicago Bulls
Might be similar to the Crows when Phil Walsh passed
Came out breathing fire in the first quarter but quickly ran out of wind and got over run as emotion got the better of them
Very sad news 
Very young (could easily still be playing). Feel for his family and friends.
Miguel Sanchez
(Unique injury) TBC
Taken one pick after Cripps who played last night, and in the same draft class as Sheed and Barrass.
Just way way too young.
Forward Press
Hall of Famer
Talking of Cripps - the one we have on our list - Jamie a couple of days ago shed some light on abuse he received because of his brain-fade in the Essendon game and wanted to remind those trolling him that 'it's just footy, guys' - and he copped a serve for that, too, from the keyboard warriors.
With things like this happening with unfortunate regularity recently, maybe some of us also need to remind themselves that it's just a game and no matter what happens on the AFL field that it's just for our entertainment and not life or death (apologies for the phrasing). We all mocked Cam McCarthy on BigFooty when he spudded it up, and fair enough, that's part of the nature of sport, but I hope none of us thought it was also our place to berate him for that if they ran into him in the supermarket - however I know that some fans (Freo, WC or otherwise) definitely would have. Anyway, just my random musing on this news...it's just footy, guys. Things like this give everyone some perspective hopefully.
RIP Cam
Last edited:
Bender_
X
The worst part about the internet is that it has given a voice to the morons of the planet.
This site included.
This site included.
That's where the real grief lies, footy is just secondary. outside of personal relationships.
As for players privacy, I sometime wonder when this site and the media speculate about a players injury or health, how is it any of my business. I am not about to disclose my scans for example to strangers.
Yeh if he never played AFL his family could be grieving somewhat privately, whereas now it’s plastered across news sites. Just because of his former job.
Double edged sword obviously, given the perks of celebrity, but man it would suck in these scenarios.
Doesn't belong in the gene pool.
Way way to young.
What a tragedy, I always liked McCarthy, from a different mold than your average football player.
A bit concerning that there's now been three ex-Fremantle players, by my count, who have gone far too soon.
Certainly can't draw connections from what's in all likelihood a tragic coincidence, but probably a good time to redouble efforts around support during and after football.
A bit concerning that there's now been three ex-Fremantle players, by my count, who have gone far too soon.
Certainly can't draw connections from what's in all likelihood a tragic coincidence, but probably a good time to redouble efforts around support during and after football.
Bender_
X
It can't help but be brought up but it's really nothing more than tragic coincidence like you've said.
Some times it’s good to stop posting or checking social media, call a mate and chew the fat for a few minutes. I’ll make a concerted effort to do this each week to connect with old friends and check in.
Men are the most likely to suicide and statistically I think the most likely age group are the 45-49 yo.
Tragic day for the family and friends.
Men are the most likely to suicide and statistically I think the most likely age group are the 45-49 yo.
Tragic day for the family and friends.
- Jun 29, 2013
- 3,777
- 5,726
- AFL Club
- West Coast
Shit news 
, feel for his family and friends
, feel for his family and friends
HoneyBadger35
They're not going to pick him, Mitch.
- Aug 11, 2011
- 27,026
- 74,157
- AFL Club
- West Coast
- Moderator
- #7,169
If you know anyone who is heading to the game tonight.
Simmo was asked in the presser today, said he was going to play. Hopefully he smashes it.
- Sep 21, 2004
- 37,764
- 26,963
- AFL Club
- West Coast
- Other Teams
- Norwood & Liverpool.
I feel like they need to start reporting on how people died.
Suicide or not, people are gonna keep digging to find the answer.
On SM-S908E using BigFooty.com mobile app
Suicide or not, people are gonna keep digging to find the answer.
On SM-S908E using BigFooty.com mobile app
You'll know it's suicide by all the Lifeline etc links at the bottom of the articles, even if it's not explicitly stated.
There's no dignity in that for the deceased. All it would do is create further speculation as to the mitigating factors and opens the whole situation up to trolls and baseless rumour.
eaglevision
Club Legend
- Jul 27, 2023
- 2,779
- 7,450
- AFL Club
- West Coast
Plenty of literature to show that publicising suicide and method increases the likelihood of a copycat effect. This risk is even higher with perception of “celebrity” status, not to mention the impact on the family. Absolutely the right thing not to publish it.
The helplines and having “no suspicious circumstances” tell us everything we need to know.
RIP Cam.
The helplines and having “no suspicious circumstances” tell us everything we need to know.
RIP Cam.
shoutsatclouds
get off my lawn!
- Sep 10, 2020
- 259
- 690
- AFL Club
- West Coast
- Other Teams
- QPR
If I recall correctly, Cam also had issues with epilepsy. So it may not be as clear-cut as most appear to suppose...
Lets just wait and see what the family announces, then leave them in peace.
Similar threads
- Poll
