EssendonFootball Club extends its deepest sympathies to the McCarthy Family and thePort Adelaide Football Club, following the tragic passing of John McCarthy.

Essendon CEOIan Robson said the devastating news has shaken the entire AFL community.

“On behalfof Essendon Football Club, our deepest condolences and prayers are with theMcCarthy family during this difficult time,” Robson said.

“John’s death is a tragedy that is being felt by theentire AFL Community and ourthoughts are with the Port Adelaide Football Club and the family, friends andteammates of John McCarthy.”