Tributes flow for ‘kind’ McCarthy
The AFL world is in mourning after the shock death of former Fremantle and GWS Giants forward Cam McCarthy, who died in Perth aged 29. A statement from Western Australia Police on Friday confirmed that he was found unresponsive by paramedics after they were called to Lake Coogee in Perth’s south on Thursday night. His death is not being treated as suspicious.
“About 6.15pm yesterday, Thursday 9 May 2024, emergency services were called to an address in Lake Coogee. Upon arrival, it was confirmed a 29-year-old male was deceased,” the statement said. “The death is being treated as non-suspicious. A report will be prepared for the coroner.” McCarthy played 70 AFL games and kicked 99 goals in a seven-year career with GWS and Fremantle and Dockers chief executive Simon Garlick said he’d be remembered as someone who had a habit of making people smile and laugh.
“On behalf of everyone at the Fremantle Football Club, we extend our deepest sympathies to Cam’s family at this unimaginably difficult time,” Garlick said.
“Cam came to the club from Greater Western Sydney in 2016 and played 49 games for Fremantle after initially being drafted from South Fremantle.
“His death is tragic, and to all of his family, friends and teammates, we extend our deepest condolences.
“Cam was a kind and easygoing person at the club, and he was someone who had a habit of making people smile and laugh. His talent was undeniable and he loved his footy. “Our thoughts are with Cam’s family and his loved ones during this time.”
He was first drafted by the Giants with pick No.14 in 2013.