Port Adelaide players are struggling to deal with the loss of John McCarthy, according to Andrew Moore, centre. Picture: Jan Kruger. Source: Getty Images
PORT Adelaide players will continue to receive counselling as they struggle to deal with John McCarthy's death.
Days after Power captaincy contender Brad Ebert made an emotional tribute to former teammate McCarthy after kicking the winning goal against the Western Bulldogs in the AFL's London exhibition game, young midfielder Andrew Moore said many players were still haunted by McCarthy's death in Las Vegas in September.
"A lot of players are still struggling to come to terms with it,'' said Moore, who was one of 10 Port players who travelled to the US with McCarthy.
"Every one of us is dealing with his loss differently and some have been affected more than others.
"He was extremely close to everyone here, so it's been a really difficult time for us.''
Speaking publicly for the first time since McCarthy's death, Moore said he would seek ongoing counselling after continually having his memory "jolted'' by the terrible accident.
AFL EXHIBITION at The Oval in London. Port Adelaide 14.4 (88) beat Western Bulldogs 13.9 (87). Port Adelaide players celebrate their victory. Picture: Christopher Lee Source: Getty Images
Moore spent most of last month back home in Victoria alongside family and friends to help him deal with the incident.
"I find the counselling helps me a lot,'' Moore said.
"All of the boys, particularly the ones who were in Las Vegas with J-Mac (McCarthy), are dealing with his passing in their own way but I think most will continue with counselling.
"Port and the AFL have been great in offering us ongoing support and I'm sure that will continue for some time.
"The support network has been really good and some players will require it for quite a while, I would think.''
Travis Boak, Alipate Carlile, Matthew Broadbent, Brett Ebert, Hamish Hartlett, Jackson Trengove, Paul Stewart, Justin Westhoff and Tom Logan were the other Power players who travelled to Las Vegas with McCarthy.
The Power team wore black armbands out of respect to McCarthy against the Bulldogs.
The club has also planned a memorial for him in its first home game against Greater Western Sydney in round two next season.
Ebert "saluted'' McCarthy when his last-minute, 50m kick for goal won the game (by one point) against the Dogs, and Moore said the club would dedicate the 2013 season to a player who made such a big imprint in his only season at the club.
"He was a one-of-a-kind type of guy who fitted into our group so well, so we want to deliver a good season for him,'' said Moore.
"His accident will drive us on because we feel we owe him something while it also highlighted that life, and a football career in particular, can be very short and that you have to make the most of every opportunity you have.
"I think that drive was evident from the boys on Sunday when we were well behind at one stage but never gave up.
"I'm sure Johnny's given us that little bit of extra motivation to push that bit harder.''
Port will arrive from London this afternoon after winding up its 10-day European training camp by watching the Liverpool-Newcastle English Premier League clash at Anfield and touring Arsenal's Emirates Stadium in London.
New coach Ken Hinkley had his players study game analysis during the Reds' 1-1 draw with the Magpies, particularly zoning.
"It's been a really successful trip,'' Moore said from London.
"We were pleased with how we performed against the Bulldogs after a slow start and tactically we've learned a lot.''
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