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Published 15:26 3 May 2016 BST
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Hurling and football may be team games, but when it comes to abuse, goalkeepers stand alone.
Casey walked off the pitch close to tears on Saturday night, and his emotional turmoil and his distressed state, was remarked on by many.
https://twitter.com/kenohall/status/726478304954449920
Including his U21 teammate Michael Hurley.
https://twitter.com/michaelhurley9/status/726747714101362688
And even Mayo 'keeper Rob Hennelly had some words of comfort.
https://twitter.com/RobHennelly/status/726541101822300160
Just a few hours after the U21 loss, Casey was back in action, looking to atone for his mistake.
https://twitter.com/AaronKernan/status/727244821711171584
https://twitter.com/Denis_Hurley/status/727159469151510529
CIT went on to win the game by 1-11 to 0-12 with Casey giving an inspired performance in the Cork club championship.
After the game, he addressed the abuse he has received since last Saturday with an emotional tweet that all GAA fans would do well to take note of.
https://twitter.com/AnthonyCasey3/status/727255302337363970
https://twitter.com/SeanPowter/status/727258712839208960
https://twitter.com/trevornaughton/status/727379558983421953
And you know it's good when even Kerry folk are admiring your determination.
https://twitter.com/BreenyJE/status/727453139398463489
We hope Casey comes back even stronger from the loss and devastation of Saturday night.
Judging by his display on Monday afternoon, he is already on the way to doing just that.

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