News Vale John McCarthy

[Lagooner]

Just tragic. Condolences to his family and all the Port boys.

 

[finbarr]

Just got a call from someone from the Advertiser wanting John's partners phone number for a story.

They can go and get f*****

True to standard News Corp procedure they would have tapped her phone. Pricks.

 

[Alberton Proud]

This today - 9/11 anniversary tomorrow - so much sadness; life can be cruel

 

[Oscarman]

Best wishes to John's family and friends and everyone associated with Port. This has reminded me of what Melbourne went through with Troy Broadbridge. Just terrible.

 

[El_Scorcho]

Absolutely gutted . Such a sad thing to happen. RIP Johnny Mac, you will be missed.

 

[catman 71]

Reputable news sources are holding back his name but Nova actually mentioned his name on the radio should have had the decancy to hold it back until his family finds out.

still shocked

Shouldn't a few of the posters here also not mention the player's name until it is officially confirmed?

R.I.P. Condolences to family and friends, and all at Port Power.

 

[Kickthebloodything]

Emergency for the 2010 Grand Final, he was so close to his dream.

 

[lionshine]

R.I.P John Great bloke and taken way to soon! Condolences to his family, friends, and the PAFC!

 

[BornPort]

KT is giving a press conference at 4:15 Adelaide time. It will be live on the PAFC website.

http://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/ptv/tabid/11037/contentid/488936/default.aspx

 

[_Christoh_]

Press conference on AFL.com

 

[The Smaller Warrior]

Best to give the family and friends some time. Disgraceful and disgusted. Do not contact me again. Vultures

Understand, we hate having to ask...

You do not have to ask. Its been only a few hours, give it some bloody time. One of the most genuine and amazing guys has passed away and you want to talk to the young and grieving love of his life?

Sorry, didnt realize you knew him. Didnt mean to upset you even more... Sometimes families want to talk, to pay tribute, but if she doesn't, we will respect that. Everyone says he was a fantastic guy

 

[Del80659]

mm yes now they want to print Port Adelaide articles.

 

[Frustrated Tiger]

Condolences to the PAFC family, and to the McCarthys.

 

[Janey]

Crap - all they are trying to do is get at someone when they are at their most vulnerable, they couldn't give a toss if they upset someone.

 

[RussellEbertHandball]

Best wishes to John's family and friends and everyone associated with Port. This has reminded me of what Melbourne went through with Troy Broadbridge. Just terrible.

Yes I have been thinking about Troy Broadbridge all this arvo and wondering if down the track the Port boys who have gone to Vegas go and have a chat to Troy's teamates of the day to see how they handled things.

As Troy wasa Port Magpies junior there would be people involved with the PAFC who knew both players and must be wondering what the hell is going on.

 

[Honeyboy Wilson]

Yeah, within hours of finding out the love of her life has tragically died, she wants to pay tribute. I just can't fathom how these people function in day to day life. How does their conscience cope.

 

[Shaxx Attaxx]

That is beyond disgusting. I'm sure his missus would be stoked to talk to a nosey ****wit

 

[HARKER]

Jesus, this is hard to listen to.

Heart-breaking. Just f***ing heart-breaking.

 

[Ported]

So the other players weren't with John at the time. KT made it sound as if his phone call to them was the first they'd heard, but might have misheard this.

 

[Alberton Proud]

Well said KT

 

[Enviable Tradition]

Hard to listen to KT. Very emotional.

 

[Stromageddon]

Not sure why he apologised to the media.

 

[Malibu#27]

So the other players weren't with John at the time. KT made it sound as if his phone call to them was the first they'd heard, but might have misheard this.

Thats the way it sounded. He was at a different hotel to where they were stsying.

 

[Power Penguin]

For those who missed the sad presser here is a dot point version:

• Rohde is over there to bring John back and the players are coming back asap
• The club found out at 930 this morning and addressed the players and are providing counseling
• The club doesn't know if alcohol was involved, there were witnesses to the incident but no detail as yet
• He fell from a building in which there were no Port players with him at the time
• The incident happened at a hotel but it wasn't the players hotel which is what KT doesn't understand
• There are 10 players over there in the states
• The clubs priority is to make sure his family is looked after and the other Port players
• Johns sister is currently in the US and meeting up with Rohde to work out the process of getting him home
• The notification to Johns brother only took place in the last 2-3 mins as he is overseas

 

[Macca19]

The tears are flowing here now after listening to KT. So so sad.