Vale #27,#3 John McCarthy (1989-2012)

4everpies · Post by **4everpies** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 3:18 pm

Terribly sad news, condolences to his friends and family.

Asprilla97 · Post by **Asprilla97** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 3:27 pm

Guys - just heard the news now - brings a tear to the eye. As a father I can only imagine how his parents and close family feel.

I've read about tributes earlier in the thread viz. the cheer squad banner. Looking for some feedback and opinion here.....

As I'm one of the collingwood football club mascots do you think it would be appropriate to have the number 3 put on the jersey for Saturday night?

paulie · Post by **paulie** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 3:36 pm

Very sad news i remeber going to a practice game last year at goschs paddock when he seemed to be struggling with his shoulder and thinking his careear might be over.But he had done so well to be picked up by Port and was continuing the journey absoultly gutted,
May he R.I. P

virgomag · Post by **virgomag** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 3:38 pm

This horrible and tragic news is all over Sorrento with people crying in the streets. Sincere condolences to all of his family and friends xo

pietillidie · Post by **pietillidie** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 3:40 pm

Oh geez that's terrible. And here I was whingeing about some trivial thing.

RIP JMac. Condolences to his friends and family.

I recall a number times this year admiring the way he approached his new opportunity at Port. He had real spirit, I reckon, coming back from injury numerous times and then getting himself right to contribute at a new club.

Boy life can be fragile.

boss351 · Post by **boss351** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 3:45 pm

on behalf of the Port Adelaide FC supporters to all here big thanks for all the kind words and condolences, yes he was a current Port player but served the Collingwood FC for many years, he would have many friends and fans at both clubs who would be truly devastated at the news , a young life cut far to short

do John proud on the weekend

Proud Pies · Post by **Proud Pies** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 3:47 pm

boss351 wrote:on behalf of the Port Adelaide FC supporters to all here big thanks for all the kind words and condolences, yes he was a current Port player but served the Collingwood FC for many years, he would have many friends and fans at both clubs who would be truly devastated at the news , a young life cut far to short

do John proud on the weekend

thanks boss351 for your kind thoughts to us as well. I think we're all reeling from the shock. So tragic and so young.

doriswilgus · Post by **doriswilgus** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 3:51 pm

Oh God,this is shocking,shocking news.I don't know how these terrible things happen.I can't imagine what his family must be going through right now,my heart goes out to them.

Geelongpie · Post by **Geelongpie** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 3:52 pm

Can someone more clever than myself please post some stats- games etc on johns career at the collingwood FC.

TimetoFly · Post by **TimetoFly** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 3:58 pm

Rip jmac

Life is just too dam short!

So sad

ClokingDevice · Post by **ClokingDevice** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 4:01 pm

Aww fcken hell, why did he leave ffs, he's just a kid

loki04 · Post by **loki04** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 4:04 pm

Condolences to all friends, team mates and especially family in this very sad time.

RIP JMac, taken way too soon.

Post by **Pies4shaw** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 4:05 pm

Geelongpie wrote:Can someone ... please post some stats- games etc on johns career at the collingwood FC.

Collingwood 18 games (12 wins, 6 losses) between 2008 and 2011; 122 kicks, 58 marks, 94 handballs, 10 goals, 8 behinds and 38 tackles.

He played a further 21 games for Port this year.

Farewell, John. RIP.

Kristin5 · Post by **Kristin5** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 4:06 pm

Geelongpie wrote:Can someone more clever than myself please post some stats- games etc on johns career at the collingwood FC.

John McCarthy

Collingwood 2008-2011
18 Games, 10 Goals

Port Adelaide 2012
21 Games, 5 Goals

I am still in shock. What a cruel tragedy for someone so young, with so much in front of him. My sincere condolences to his family and friends, and teammates at both PAFC and CFC.

Post by **David** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 4:06 pm

Geelongpie wrote:Can someone more clever than myself please post some stats- games etc on johns career at the collingwood FC.

GP, I usually find this site is the go-to place for that kind of stuff:

http://stats.rleague.com/afl/stats/play ... rthy1.html

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Vale #27,#3 John McCarthy (1989-2012)