News Vale John McCarthy

[Wargreymon90]

It's so so cruel. I cant even begin to think what his family and girlfriend are feeling like right now.

 

[Shane_Mag]

A tribute myself, TSW, PortBrillance, King Tredrea, Trewth, Captn Heffo and a few others put up outside the club to honour John

John would have loved that very much. Fantastic gesture guys.

 

[WhyAlwaysMe]

That's brilliant. Thankyou.

Mind if I use it on Facebook?

nah mate go ahead

 

[YoungsterPA]

Love to get a guernsey that's half collingwood and half port Adelaide with jmacs #3 side collingwood and his #5 side port adelaide

 

[HoopsAhoy]

So young, so sad. Deepest condolences at this tragic time to the McCarthy family, his girlfriend, friends, Port Adelaide Club (players, staff, members & supporters). RIP.

 

[Doctor Feel]

So young, so sad. Deepest condolences at this tragic time to the McCarthy family, his girlfriend, friends, Port Adelaide Club (players, staff, members 7 supporters). RIP.

lold @ 7 supporters.

Not sure if troll or just didn't hold down shift when trying to make an & sign.

 

[FIGJAM]

I was an ardent JMac fan from way back and was sad we let him go.

Thoughts to y'all Port fans, and his family, parter and friends. And meself...I loved him too!

 

[HoopsAhoy]

lold @ 7 supporters.

Not sure if troll or just didn't hold down shift when trying to make an & sign.

Oops really sorry - yes it was a totally unintended error with the shift key - meant & NOT 7 - have edited it now.

 

[Copeland]

omg, I heard a footballer died, didn't even know it was an AFL player, really had no idea. Condolences to his family and friends and the PAFC. Makes Football so insignificant.

 

[Doctor Feel]

 

[loyalport]

Its been a terrible day R.I.P Jmac thoughts go out to his family, you will always be a special part of the pafc
for ever.

 

[table tennis]

Condolences to the McCarthy family, the Port Adelaide family and anyone associated with John.
Such a talented life taken so early from this world. Its devestating. I wish you all well in this time of grief.

 

[Enviable Tradition]

Could all port fans get a little black cross icon with a number 35 under their avatar/user names for the year?

 

[Ford Fairlane]

Been a few times these past couple of seasons I have wanted to post songs from Bruce Springsteen's The Rising but in the end decided against it ... it is only football I rationalised, that was people's lives. This time it is so tragically different.

 

[Spadge]

Could all port fans get a little black cross icon with a number 35 under their avatar/user names for the year?

fantastic idea.....make it happen

 

[DermiesLuvChild]

What a tragedy for someone so young to leave us so soon.
So much more to do.
Was sad to see you leave, but was glad you found a good home at Port.
I was still barracking for you. I knew you would make it.
Condolences to family, friends, Port players & supporters.
RIP J Mac

 

[Vdubs]

Devastating news, puts everything into perspective.
Sincere condolences to his family, partner, friends , relatives, teammates.
We should appreciate those we love every day, let them know, who knows what tomorrow brings.

 

[Doctor Feel]

I'm losing sleep over this, it genuinely feels like I've lost someone close even though I never knew him.
He was part of our family, the Port Adelaide family and as far as I'm concerned, that's close to flesh and blood.
If I feel like this I can't even imagine how those who knew the guy are feeling.

 

[gotassieboys]

An absolute tragedy which no words can convey. R.I.P.

 

[Winestoppable]

I'm losing sleep over this, it genuinely feels like I've lost someone close even though I never knew him.
He was part of our family, the Port Adelaide family and as far as I'm concerned, that's close to flesh and blood.
If I feel like this I can't even imagine how those who knew the guy are feeling.

Can't sleep either man not even putting on the 04 GF could cheer me up at the moment.

 

[RussellEbertHandball]

Been a few times these past couple of seasons I have wanted to post songs from Bruce Springsteen's The Rising but in the end decided against it ... it is only football I rationalised, that was people's lives. This time it is so tragically different.

Ever since the Boss released this song and someone close or someone I have respected has passed away I think of this song. Even though it was written for victims of September 11 the imagery of the words just seem so poignant and what a loved one must be going through.

Shirts in the closet, shoes in the hall
Mama's in the kitchen, baby and all
Everything is everything
Everything is everything
But you're missing

Coffee cups on the counter, jackets on the chair
Papers on the doorstep, you're not there
Everything is everything
Everything is everything
But you're missing

 

[The Smaller Warrior]

Thanks to all the guys for getting together tonight at the club.

Burst into tears just looking at the picture you posted Rory.

Really hope Johns family are going ok, especially Dani.

 

[Lileasy]

Heart goes out to his family friends PAFC and you guys. Really looked to be a good young player and more so, a great bloke.

R.I.P John.

Kick some goals with the big bloke mate

 

[PatientMental]

The support from social media has brought me to tears.

130,000+ people have respectfully recognised his passing on facebook alone.

 

[Sidebottom2Beams]

Thoughts and prayers go out to the family as well as the players and supporters of Port.