[2] Casey, who was noted for his small build and overly aggressive playing style, was recruited from Brunswick.

[3] A forward, he was South Melbourne's second leading goal-kicker in 1907, when he kicked a career high 23 goals.

[4] He appeared in two grand finals for South Melbourne; their 1907 and 1912 losses, but missed out on a spot in the 1909 premiership team through injury.

At the end of the round five match of the 1907 VFL season, Casey struck a 16-year-old spectator and rendered him unconscious for 15 minutes.

He was later found guilty of assault and fined £3[5] In round four of the 1910 VFL season, Casey was reported for striking George Topping, in retaliation for the Carlton player's king hit on Casey's teammate Bert Streckfuss.