aussie sportsman in serious incident...

[jimmy_slats]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/austra ... 6470914423

have any of the saints boys headed over to Las Vegas already?

[joffaboy]

Think they all have to stay for the B&F.

Not on hols yet i dont think.

[class of 2010]

fisrt thing I though too...

[dragit]

i blame ross lyon

[jimmy_slats]

that's a relief i knew they were all going over for Nicks wedding so was a bit worried but will be interesting to see what comes of this story regardless

[jimmy_slats]

an AFL player has died!!!! still finding it hard to find much info but thats what there saying!

[joffaboy]

seems to be an AFL footballer dead...........



http://www.news.com.au/national/austral ... 6470914423

[jimmy_slats]

please tell me Nick isnt over there planning his wedding.... they said they know who it was as they are trying to contact his family and have briefed a club?

[dragit]

oh no.

[vantheman]

unconfirmed reports indicate player from interstate club

[saint75]

It is *believed* to be John McCarthy from Port Adelaide. Sickening incident. Apparently fell from a balcony.

Makes you stop and take stock.

[Dr Spaceman]

seems to be an AFL footballer dead...........



http://www.news.com.au/national/austral ... 6470914423

People should be aware that he media tends to refer to Aussie Rules as AFL these days.

[#1GILL]

It's definitely John McCarthy and he has definitely died.

This is f***ed.

Feel for everyone close to him.

[Dr Spaceman]

It's definitely John McCarthy and he has definitely died.

This is f***ed.

Feel for everyone close to him.

Very sad indeed.

[jimmy_slats]

fk and only 23 what a horrible think to happen to such a promising player!

[saint75]

This is bloomin' awful! So young and still had so much life ahead of him. As a parent, all I can think of right now is how his parents must be feeling.....

[Ralphy]

This is bloomin' awful! So young and still had so much life ahead of him. As a parent, all I can think of right now is how his parents must be feeling.....

They havent been told yet according to various reporters on twitter

[saint75]

Apparently they are on a plane as we speak (or so is being reported).

Regardless, it just leaves me feeling sick inside. Young people leaving so early is just such a tragedy and such a waste regardless of whether they have a public profile or whether it is Joe Blow from 2 houses down. Just makes you take a breath and remember what is important.....

[saintbrat]

Thoughts are with family and club and especially teammates who were with him

Interesting comment from journo on the website that has gone with the news,.disdain

[Stillwaiting]

This is just so sad, I feel for the family and team mates

[mr six o'clock]

An unfortunate sobering incident for the afl and sporting clubs in general .
R I P

[Austinnn]

Sad for the man, the club, the friends and family. RIP

I think it's a bit poor form to go on social media or internet and ID the victim before the parents/family have been told personally. I knew he was from Port, but I was hoping that no one here would say his name. Oh well.

[SainterK]

How sad.

How awful the news sites competing to be first to report the name even though not all the family had been informed as yet.

I feel for those there with him, would of been terrifying, and for his poor poor family.

[joffaboy]

Terrible tragedy.

Thoughts are with family friends and the Port Adelaide FC and supporters.

[MCG-Unit]

Now confirmed. What dreadful news - really puts football into perspective. The family who have to travel, team mates who are still over there, friends and the PAFC, CFC would be in a world of hurt right now.....