Declan Casey (born 24 January 2000) is an Australian professional

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footballer who plays for the

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in the

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. He can play and .

Background

He is the son of former

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and

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player Stephen Casey.

Playing career

2022

Casey made his

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debut in round 16 of the

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against the

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. Casey’s NRL debut was cut short after a sickening head knock in Canterbury's 18-6 loss to the Cronulla side which saw the 22-year-old taken from the field on a medi cab. Casey was knocked to the ground in the 52nd minute after attempting a tackle on Cronulla prop

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. Casey played for Canterbury's

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team in their 29-22 grand final loss to Penrith with Casey scoring a try during the game.

2023

On 27 October, Casey announced on

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that he was leaving the Canterbury club after four years. On 21 November, it was announced by the Wests Tigers that they had offered Casey a train and trial deal ahead of the

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References

External links

Canterbury Bulldogs profile
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