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

McCarthy, who played in the AFL from 20142020, 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 nonsuspicious," WA Police said in a statement, adding a coronial report will be prepared.

The West Australianborn 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 homesickness.