Casey awaits the winner of Brisbane and Carlton in the Smithy’s VFL preliminary final, after sinking Sydney on Saturday.
The Demons – coming off their first loss of the season – had great spirit engendered by the addition of AFL premiership player Tom McDonald, who made his case for a late senior return.
Casey led by just two kicks at the main break in the qualifying final, before a scorching-hot third quarter steered the Demons to the 14.15 (99) to 7.10 (52) triumph.
Mark Corrigan’s men piled on seven goals to one in the premiership term, leaving the Swans in their wake.
Mitch Brown kicked truly on five occasions, while Luke Dunstan bullied his way through Sydney’s grasp, accumulating 38 disposals to go with his two majors.
In a position more forward of centre than his distinctive habitat, Jimmy Munro kicked two goals.
Southport defeated Brisbane 12.15 (87) to 5.8 (38) in the opposing qualifying final, while Gold Coast defeated Box Hill 13.16 (93) to 10.11 (71) and Carlton defeated Collingwood 15.10 (100) to 10.8 (68) in the elimination finals.
