FORMER Fremantle and Greater Western Sydney forward Cam McCarthy has died, aged 29.

McCarthy, who played in the AFL from 2014-2020, was found dead at Lake Coogee in Perth on Thursday evening. Both clubs confirmed the former player’s death on Friday afternoon.

“The death is being treated as non-suspicious,” WA Police said in a statement, adding a coronial report will be prepared.

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 leaving the Sydney club at the end of the 2015 season, citing mental health issues and homesick.

After failing to engineer a trade to Fremantle for the 2016 season, McCarthy stood out of AFL football before being picked up by the Dockers.

The talented forward played 49 games for Fremantle in four seasons from 2017 before being delisted at the end of the 2020 season. During his last season in the AFL system, McCarthy was diagnosed with epilepsy after collapsing at training.

Overall, the talented forward played 70 AFL games and kicked 99 goals.

Fremantle CEO Simon Garlick said all at the club offered “their deepest sympathies” to McCarthy’s family.

“His death is tragic, and to all of his family, friends and teammates, we extend our deepest condolences,” Garlick said.

“Cam was a kind and easy-going 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.”

Sydney and Fremantle players held a moment’s silence as a tribute to McCarthy ahead of their clash at Optus Stadium on Friday night