Australian Football

headspace: 1800 650 890 or headspace.org.au

Former Fremantle and Greater Western Sydney forward Cam McCarthy has passed away, aged 29. The West Australian-born footballer was drafted by GWS with pick No. 14 at the 2013 national draft. He played 21 games for the Giants before requesting a trade back to his home state, citing homesickness. After a trade didn't eventuate, and McCarthy took time away from the AFL, before being picked up by Fremantle in 2017. The talented forward played 49 games for Fremantle in four seasons from 2017 before being delisted at the end of the 2020 season. McCarthy, who has been remembered as a talented, kind and 'easy-going' person, was found unresponsive in his home in Perth on Thursday evening and was unable to be revived.

Two premierships. Two Brownlows. Eight All-Australians. Six Club Champions. Five MVPs. One Man.

2020 AFL Grand Final RICHMOND 2.1 3.2 7.4 12.9 (81) def. Geelong 2.2 5.5 6.8 7.8 (50) GOALS Richmond: Martin (4), Prestia, Riewoldt (2), Castagna, Lambert, Lynch, McIntosh Geelong: Menegola (2), Dangerfield, Duncan, Guthrie, Hawkins, Miers BEST Richmond: Martin, Short, Edwards, Prestia, Cotchin, Bolton Geelong: Duncan, Stewart, Selwood, Menegola, Dahlhaus

We're the Mighty Blue and White 🐱

Yellow and Black 🐯

2020 2nd Semi-Final Richmond 12.8 (80) def. St Kilda 6.13 (49)

"She was a shining comet that soared through this world, casting her radiant light of love on all she met. Though that comet has now shattered into a million pieces, the memory of it will remain a beacon for all women in high profile sports to strive to excel, to dare to be great while staying humble and proud" - Jacinda Barclay's Whanau.

Hearts are broken and tributes are flowing this morning, following the news that Jacinda Barclay, a foundation member of the GWS Giants AFLW team, has passed away overnight at the age of 29. A talent sportswoman, football was the third sport Barclay played at the elite level. She featured in five World Cups for the Australian women's baseball team, winning a silver and two bronze, and represented the Chicago Bliss in the Legends Football; wherein she won a championship as the Bliss' quarterback in her first season. But it was in Aussie Rules where Barclay's passion was most evident and wherein she received the most recognition. Returning to Australia from the USA in 2016, she was selected by the Giants with the 9th overall selection in the augural AFLW draft. Across her four seasons at the elite level, she played 23 of a possible 28 games as the Giants go-to forward. Today, as we try to accept the premature death of a much-loved pioneer of women's sports, her former teammates have taken to social media to remember their beloved friend; with Steph Mur, a teammate of Barclay's at the Bliss, describing her as a "fearless leader [and] all-round badass person". Giants CEO Dave Matthews spoke on behalf of his club to declare that Barclay "will always be a vital part of our club. More than that though, Jacinda's spirit and infectious personality made her a popular and unforgettable member of the Giants family". Rest in Peace, Barcs. You are already missed so dearly ❤️ *If you or anyone you know needs immediate support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or via lifeline.org.au.

1st Elimination Final West Coast 11.9 (75) def by. Collingwood 12.4 (76)

2nd Elimination Final St Kilda 10.7 (67) def. Western Bulldogs 9.10 (64)

2nd Qualifying Final Brisbane 10.9 (69) def. Richmond 8.6 (54)

1st Qualifying Final Port Adelaide 9.4 (58) def. Geelong 5.12 (42)

Foodbank Australia