Dylan Casey: 'This guy epitomises what we want an Austin Stacks footballer to be'

Having worn the Kerry jersey at minor and U20 level, Austin Stacks captain Dylan Casey appears to be a racing certainty for promotion to the senior fold in the new year

Kieran Donaghy and Austin Stacks captain Dylan Casey. Picture: Domnick Walsh

When Austin Stacks manager Wayne Quillinan was deciding on a team captain for the 2021 season, he could have played it safe and gone for any of the ‘old reliables’ – experienced campaigners like Kieran Donaghy, Ronan Shanahan, Greg Horan, Conor Jordan, Fiachna Mangan, or even current senior inter-county panellist Joseph O’Connor.

However, when they face off against arch Tralee rivals Kerins O’Rahillys in the Kerry SFC final (Sunday, 3pm), it is 21-year-old full-back Dylan Casey who will be leading the ‘Rockies’ into battle. Some people might be surprised to see the responsibility of leadership bestowed upon such a young player, but it was an easy decision for Quillinan.