News Vale John McCarthy

[Stromageddon]

http://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6038/newsid/147336/default.aspx

 

[tribey]

"We request that the media respect the privacy of John’s family, friends, team mates and club staff as they grieve during this difficult period."

- PAFC Press Release​

 

[timmyd33]

Absolutely shattered, just went to the PAFC website and lost it.

RIP J.MAC

 

[Stromageddon]

It's been hours but still can't quite fathom it.

 

[Power Penguin]

Players on the trip include:

Thomas, Boak, Broadbent, Carlile, Brett Ebert, Hartlett, Logan, Moore, Paul Stewart, Trengove and Westhoff.

 

[Juryduty]

So sorry to hear of this extremely sad news. Condolences to family and club.

 

[Darksidepoints]

Sad day indeed for all involved. Such a young age with his whole life ahead of him.

Condolences to his family.

 

[dbcrow]

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.

Thought the same thing.

 

[jakson68]

Terrible, terrible day, condolences to family, freinds and all involved with PAFC and CFC. I have only spoken to JMac once at a Collingwood family day but he came across as a genuine, freindly, happy go lucky guy.
RIP JMac, a life taken way to soon.

 

[Jabsy]

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

They can go and get f*****

I wonder if they harassed Gillards friends/family like this for her mums number.

****ing filthy lowlife bottom feeding ambulance chasing pieces of shit.

 

[Shane_Mag]

Now that it is finally be confirmed it really has hit home now.

 

[koby01]

In times like this it does not matter what team you support, thoughts are with his family and friends!

 

[Eddie Dingle]

Not sure why he apologised to the media.

Because KT has something they never will.

Decency.

 

[RussellEbertHandball]

Yeah that KT brief presser was hard to watch. He will be on 5AA just after 4-30 SA time if you have access to the rdio or net.

 

[Karnezis_13]

In shock ... all thoughts with your club and John's family ...

 

[Jonts]

Dunno how the other players with him are coping, you just couldn't....

 

[Alberton Proud]

He fell from a building in which there were no Port players with him at the time

Thank God for small mercies - what a horrible thing that would be

 

[edge of reason]

As the father of kids not that much younger than him, this just sends shivers down my spine. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and the PAFC.

 

[FishingRick04]

I'm sure they are devastated. Most would be close mates. A business collegue's daughter is spending time with a player as we speak..... If us here on the net are devo how would the boys be.

I hope it pulls us as a club together and unifies the players and as posted, they remember John and use him as inspiration.

 

[DTRAIN87]

RIP John. Did the right thing for his career by moving West and had done well since the transfer. Condolences to family the PAFC and supporters. Horrible and terrible thing.

 

[DTRAIN87]

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

They can go and get f*****

I know of this first hand. Telling them to get ****ed is the best thing to do and massive respect. You are a true friend with good morals. Best wishes.

 

[Leon]

Nothing I can say that has not been said already.

Absolutely tragic, just cannot believe it.

RIP and sincere condolences to family, friends, teammates and all supporters of Port Adelaide on Bigfooty and beyond.

 

[Jabsy]

The Advertiser said:

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​

"Sorry, didnt realize you knew him."

Why the **** did they ask you for his girlfriends number? Do they think you are the PAFC stalker or something?

****wits.

 

[TigerTank]

Another offering sincerest sympathies to family, friends and club.

 

[Enviable Tradition]

"Sorry, didnt realize you knew him."

Why the **** did they ask you for his girlfriends number? Do they think you are the PAFC stalker or something?

****wits.

Perhaps they also didn't realise that his girlfriend knew him. ****wits.