Tragic Loss: Former AFL Player Cameron McCarthy Passes Away at 29
The AFL community is in mourning after the sudden passing of former Fremantle and Greater Western Sydney player Cameron McCarthy. Read more about his career and the tributes pouring in from the AFL community.
Tragic Loss: Former AFL Player Cameron McCarthy Passes Away at 29
The Australian Football League (AFL) community is in mourning after the sudden passing of former Fremantle and Greater Western Sydney player Cameron McCarthy. Western Australia police confirmed the 29-year-old's death, which is being treated as non-suspicious.
A Promising Career Cut Short
McCarthy was drafted with pick 14 in 2013 and began his AFL journey with the Giants in Sydney. However, homesickness led him to request a trade back to his home state of Western Australia, where he joined the Fremantle Dockers. During his time with the Dockers, McCarthy established himself as a talented forward, leading the club's goal kicking in 2017. He played a total of 49 games for the Dockers before being delisted at the end of 2020.
Tributes Pour in from the AFL Community
Fremantle CEO Simon Garlick, AFL CEO Andrew Dillon, and many of McCarthy's former teammates have extended their deepest sympathies to his family. The AFL community is in shock and mourning, remembering McCarthy as a talented and beloved player who left a lasting impact on the game.
Support for Those in Need
If you or anyone you know is struggling with mental health or needs immediate support, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit their website. In emergency situations, call 000.
Remembering Cameron McCarthy
The AFL world will deeply miss Cameron McCarthy, a talented and beloved player whose life was tragically cut short. His legacy will live on through the memories of his time on the field and the impact he had on those around him.
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