Breaking: AFL Player dies in Vegas

[Sir Why You Little 37,241]

Having just stayed in a bunch of hotels in Asia, i often thought the height of this Balcony wall is too short.

I am a short person, so for anyone else it is even moreso.

Poor Bugger. Hope it was quick.

[Whispering_Jack 30,947]

I think all comments about player involved should be removed until confirmed.

They have been.

Please respect the fact that the player can not be named until family is informed of the tragedy.

[diesel 420]

Having just stayed in a bunch of hotels in Asia, i often thought the height of this Balcony wall is too short.

I am a short person, so for anyone else it is even moreso.

Poor Bugger. Hope it was quick.

It is a sad and unneccesary death. I hope the circumstances were innocent.

The minimum height for balcony rails here is 1 metre, unfotunately most designers and Architects work to the minimum height. I always thought it should relate to the risk?

Edited September 10, 2012 by diesel

[Sir Why You Little 37,241]

It is a sad and unneccesary death. I hope the circumstances were innocent.

The minimum height for balcony rails here is 1 metre, unfotunately most designers and Architects work to the minimum height. I always thought it should relate to the risk?

I metre. That is absurd. That would be a knee cap for most AFL players.

I had one hotel in Bangkok i was on the 19th floor. The Balcony was too short, particularly if wet underfoot...slide....

[Arrow 1,257]

They have been.

Please respect the fact that the player can not be named until family is informed of the tragedy.

I'm sure the family is informed it happened 20 hours ago, it's now widely understood [removed] is sadly the person involved as reported by MMM and SEN.

If I can put up with the magnitude of rubbish topics around here, surely when something actually happens to someone we can speak about it!?

[Deeoldfart 8,082]

Puts things in perspective, we carry on like the world is at an end with how our club is going and this poor bloke has had his life cut short too soon.

Very sad.

Agree totally Pates. After the initial shock, I immediately thought of Broady, and then how close a couple of our guys came to a similar fate in Bali. So sad for family, friends and the entire football community.

[Redleg 41,737]

Very sad. Sincerest condolences to family and friends.

[hells bells 2,023]

I know a member of the family who has been notified, I understand not all have been notified. Such shattering news for a lovely family.

[Nasher 33,617]

I'm sure the family is informed it happened 20 hours ago, it's now widely understood [removed] is sadly the person involved as reported by MMM and SEN.

If I can put up with the magnitude of rubbish topics around here, surely when something actually happens to someone we can speak about it!?

It doesn't matter. Until Port Adelaide reveal the name through an official statement, we won't reveal it on here. It's called respect and courtesy.

[monoccular 17,607]

Shocking news -- brings back the Troy Broadbridge tragedy, and Bali bombing.

[Triple Jack 13]

Thoughts with the family and Port Adelaide Football club.

RIP

[Face Your Demons 175]

Very sad. Gee Ports had a tough year.

[gotzy9 33]

Terrible terrible news not just for PAFC but the entire football community. Thoughts are with the players family friends and teammates. RIP

[P-man 13,366]

Truly shocking news.

[wattsup 470]

tragic stuff puts things into perspective suddenly our year doesnt look that bad its just a game after all RIP to all involved

[Biffen 12,949]

Having just stayed in a bunch of hotels in Asia, i often thought the height of this Balcony wall is too short.

I am a short person, so for anyone else it is even moreso.

Poor Bugger. Hope it was quick.

What a shocker-Three days after the anniversary of my mate who drowned in Sri Lanka.

You really have to be careful even when partying .

Hope the guy doesn't have kids .Tragic.

[Radar Detector 1,347]

I know a member of the family who has been notified, I understand not all have been notified. Such shattering news for a lovely family.

I can also confirm that all of the family has been notified except one member who is not in Australia. Still, should wait until the club announces officially.

[Sir Why You Little 37,241]

What a shocker-Three days after the anniversary of my mate who drowned in Sri Lanka.

You really have to be careful even when partying .

Hope the guy doesn't have kids .Tragic.

Did you go on that Cricket trip to Sri Lanka?

[Biffen 12,949]

Did you go on that Cricket trip to Sri Lanka?

Nearly went. He played for Sacred Heart because he had been banned from our club for various reasons .I worked with him and knew him for 20 years.

Evo and is bro organised the trip. Evos bro was the guy that retrieved his body from the surf .

[DemonDan... 77]

Think we should wait for confirmation..

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Official announcement soon on this tragedy

Edited September 10, 2012 by DemonDan...

[The Chazz 4,077]

I didn't think there were balconies on Vegas accommodation? I know their foot bridges had very high barriers, for the same reason as no balconies - to stop people doing the jump.

Regardless, very tragic news.

[dee-luded 2,959]

It is a sad and unneccesary death. I hope the circumstances were innocent.

The minimum height for balcony rails here is 1 metre, unfotunately most designers and Architects work to the minimum height. I always thought it should relate to the risk?

Very true, 'diesel'.

According to risk, totally.

[Clark_Kent 315]

I didn't think there were balconies on Vegas accommodation? I know their foot bridges had very high barriers, for the same reason as no balconies - to stop people doing the jump.

Regardless, very tragic news.

I stayed at the Flamingo last year and I'm pretty sure there were no balconies.

There were none in my room anyway.

[Sir Why You Little 37,241]

Nearly went. He played for Sacred Heart because he had been banned from our club for various reasons .I worked with him and knew him for 20 years.

Evo and is bro organised the trip. Evos bro was the guy that retrieved his body from the surf .

Yeah right...i have known Evo on & off for years...amazing energy..was a Demon until Woey got the phone call..

all very sad.

[red and blue forever 1,058]

Confirmed on port adelaides and afl's website.

http://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6038/newsid/147336/default.aspx

Player John McCarthy has passed away.

R.I.P.