[2] Carey achieved lasting notoriety after taking a mark while umpiring a match.
Rather than move out of the way, Carey proceeded to take the mark on his chest as if he were the intended recipient of the kick.
He immediately stopped the game and called for a ball-up to the general consternation and laughter of the players around him.
[5] Carey served for a time on the AFL Tribunal's Match Review panel.
[1] In August 2010, it was announced that Carey would take up the new position of National Basketball League Referees Manager.