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

loki04 · Post by **loki04** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 4:13 pm

Would be good to see ALL pies fans with an arm band at the MCG vs WC, truly SIDE by SIDE!

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

It was not your place to name the player - very poor form.

time and place - lack of respect

cobood · Post by **cobood** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 4:21 pm

R.I.P John McC
My deepest Condolences to his family, friends and teammates both at Port and Collingwood....

....In my thoughts...

Post by **David** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 4:23 pm

Visdom, John had already been named when the original post was made. His death was only confirmed later, at which points the major media outlets ceased naming him.

ClokingDevice · Post by **ClokingDevice** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 4:27 pm

Two_Pies · Post by **Two_Pies** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 4:47 pm

Saturday Night Raise your Scarves for JMac remember him & may he RIP.

HAL · Post by **HAL** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 4:50 pm

Are you a man or a woman?

jack_spain · Post by **jack_spain** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 4:50 pm

Really terrible news. He seemed to be enjoying his time with Port and played most of the the games.

The beard suited him too. What a shock.

Channel Seven just publicly confirming that it is John McCarthy.

Proud Pies · Post by **Proud Pies** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 4:53 pm

http://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/News/N ... sId=147336

dexmum · Post by **dexmum** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 5:08 pm

very sad RIP jmack

jack_spain · Post by **jack_spain** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 5:15 pm

I know footy is the last thing on our minds right now. This is a shock for all of us who knew J Mac as a Collingwood player. I am genuinely sad.

I wonder what effect it will have on our players who knew him so well? Given they will feel emotionally drained after this week, I for one am prepared to accept whatever happens this weekend. If we win, we win one for John, but if we lose, then I won't be getting stuck into any players that's for sure. Footy is the least important thing at times like this - even finals.

Sympathy to the McCarthy family.

Mon Sep 10, 2012 5:17 pm

well said, jack. Truly very sad and shocking news. RIP Jmac

didick · Post by **didick** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 5:23 pm

A sad day. Thoughts with his family and those close to him. RIP.

Post by **Jezza** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 5:44 pm

Absolutely devastating news for John's family and close friends. He was a fine young individual who maximised his opportunities. It's such a pity that his life was tragically cut short.

My condolences go out to his family, his friends, the Port Adelaide Football Club and his teammates from Port Adelaide and Collingwood.

I'm still shocked.

Post by **Jezza** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 5:47 pm

jack_spain wrote:I know footy is the last thing on our minds right now. This is a shock for all of us who knew J Mac as a Collingwood player. I am genuinely sad.

I wonder what effect it will have on our players who knew him so well? Given they will feel emotionally drained after this week, I for one am prepared to accept whatever happens this weekend. If we win, we win one for John, but if we lose, then I won't be getting stuck into any players that's for sure. Footy is the least important thing at times like this - even finals.

Sympathy to the McCarthy family.

Good post Jack. At the end of the day, this tragic event puts things into perspective.

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