Dick Casey
South Melbourne
AFL career
112 games93 goals
- Debut
- R1 1905 v GEE6 May 1905
- Most recent
- GF 1912 v ESS28 Sept 1912
Stats
Bio
Recruited from the local junior ranks, Dick Casey established himself as a dangerous forward-half contributor for South Melbourne during the club's first golden era. Operating primarily as a rover who could drift forward and hit the scoreboard, Casey was a constant threat near goal and provided essential support to the club's key position stars. His ability to crumb packs and snap goals under pressure made him a vital component of the "Foreign Legion" period, where South Melbourne asserted themselves as a powerhouse of the VFL.
Casey's career highlights were defined by his presence in major finals, most notably playing a role in the club's 1909 Premiership victory over Carlton. He also featured in the losing 1907 Grand Final side, demonstrating his consistency in a team that regularly contended for the flag. By the time he hung up his boots in 1912, Casey had secured his status as a premiership player and a centurion for the club, remembered as a crafty small man who helped drive the Bloods' success in the pre-war years.
Profile
- Full name
- Richard James Casey
- Died
- 16 Apr 1919
- Deathplace
- South Melbourne, VIC
- Height
- 168 cm
- Weight
- 58 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from the local junior ranks, Dick Casey established himself as a dangerous forward-half contributor for South Melbourne during the club's first golden era. Operating primarily as a rover who could drift forward and hit the scoreboard, Casey was a constant threat near goal and provided essential support to the club's key position stars. His ability to crumb packs and snap goals under pressure made him a vital component of the "Foreign Legion" period, where South Melbourne asserted themselves as a powerhouse of the VFL.
Casey's career highlights were defined by his presence in major finals, most notably playing a role in the club's 1909 Premiership victory over Carlton. He also featured in the losing 1907 Grand Final side, demonstrating his consistency in a team that regularly contended for the flag. By the time he hung up his boots in 1912, Casey had secured his status as a premiership player and a centurion for the club, remembered as a crafty small man who helped drive the Bloods' success in the pre-war years.