The Western Bulldogs Football Club wishes to extend its deepest sympathies to the McCarthy family and Port Adelaide Football Club following the tragic passing of John McCarthy.

"The Western Bulldogs send our deepest condolences to John McCarthy's family and friends, and the Port Adelaide Football Club, at this time of tragedy," Chief Executive Simon Garlick said.

"Nothing effects us more than the loss of one of our own - we stand in solidarity with the Port Adelaide Football Club at this very sad time," he said.