Mark Casey

Date of birth: 
January 30, 1982

Current state:
QLD

Club:
St Johns Park NSW

Australian Debut:
2003

Cap number:
117

International appearances:
210

International playing achievements:

• 2012 World Championships - Gold medal - Fours
• 2012 World Championships - Silver medal - Triples
• 2011 Asia Pacific Championships - Overall Men’s Team Gold
• 2011 Asia Pacific Championships - Gold Medal - Fours
• 2011 Asia Pacific Championships - Silver Medal - Pairs
• 2010 Delhi Eight Nation Test Event- Bronze medallist- Triples
• 2008 World Championships- Silver medallist- Fours
• 2007 Asia Pacific Championships- Gold medallist- Triples
• 2007 Asia Pacific Championships- Gold medallist- Fours
• 2006 Commonwealth Games- Gold medallist- Triples
• 2005 World Cup- Gold medallist- singles

Grand prix playing achievements:

• 2012 Australian Indoor Championships - winner
• 2012 Australian Open - singles champion
• 2011 Queensland Open - singles champion
• 2009 Australian Open - pairs champion
• 2007 New Zealand Open - pairs champion 

Type of bowl used: 
Henselite

Twitter:
@markcaseybowls

Short ends- facts you didn’t know

First tournament win:
1996 Victorian Master Fours

How did you start playing bowls:
Through family. My father, grandfather, grandmother and uncle all played.

When did you start playing bowls:
1989

Who is your greatest influence in bowls:
When I was starting out, my parents and Bryce Stewart played a big part. These days, the support I get from my wife, family and friends is amazing!

Best player you have competed against and why:
Alex Marshall – Great player in all conditions

Aspirations beyond bowls:
To have a healthy family, and have a successful life

Who is the greatest influence in your life:
My wife Trhysa, and my whole family. All their support has been amazing

Poll

BA national events

Which 2013 national event are you most looking forward to participating in or watching?

Australian Open
Super 6
Australian Sides Championships
Australian Indoor Championships
Australian Under-18 Championships
National Champion of Champions