Tom De Koning | |||
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Personal information | |||
Nickname(s) | TDK, The King | ||
Date of birth | 16 July 1999 | ||
Original team(s) | Mt Martha/ Dandenong Stingrays | ||
Draft | No. 30, 2017 national draft | ||
Debut | 19 August 2018, Carlton vs. Western Bulldogs, at Docklands Stadium | ||
Height | 204 cm (6 ft 8 in) | ||
Weight | 103 kg (227 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Ruck/ Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | Carlton | ||
Number | 12 | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2018– | Carlton | 74 (30) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 15, 2024. | |||
Source: AFL Tables Carlton official website |
Tom De Koning ( /ˈkoʊnɪŋ/ KOH-ning; [1] born 16 July 1999) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for Carlton in the Australian Football League (AFL).
De Koning attended Padua College [2] and played junior football for Mt Martha with current teammate Jacob Weitering [3] and St Kilda player Hunter Clark. He typically played as a ruckman. [4] De Koning joined TAC Cup club Dandenong Stingrays and kicked nine goals in 2016 as a 17-year-old against the Northern Knights. [5] He joined the AFL Academy, played 11 TAC Cup games and kicked 17 goals. [2] De Koning lacerated his kidney in July 2017 after a fall in a ruck contest, but recovered and was drafted by Carlton with pick 30 in the 2017 AFL national draft. [3] In 2018, De Koning extended his contract until 2021, [6] and made his AFL debut in round 22 against the Western Bulldogs at Docklands Stadium. He recorded 11 disposals, five marks and kicked his first goal in the second quarter. [7] Tom extended his contract with the Carlton Football club until 2025.
De Koning is the son of former Footscray player Terry De Koning [4] and has nine siblings, including Geelong footballer Sam De Koning. His Dutch grandfather Martin was a migrant to Australia. [3]
Tom De Koning | |||
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Personal information | |||
Nickname(s) | TDK, The King | ||
Date of birth | 16 July 1999 | ||
Original team(s) | Mt Martha/ Dandenong Stingrays | ||
Draft | No. 30, 2017 national draft | ||
Debut | 19 August 2018, Carlton vs. Western Bulldogs, at Docklands Stadium | ||
Height | 204 cm (6 ft 8 in) | ||
Weight | 103 kg (227 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Ruck/ Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | Carlton | ||
Number | 12 | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2018– | Carlton | 74 (30) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 15, 2024. | |||
Source: AFL Tables Carlton official website |
Tom De Koning ( /ˈkoʊnɪŋ/ KOH-ning; [1] born 16 July 1999) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for Carlton in the Australian Football League (AFL).
De Koning attended Padua College [2] and played junior football for Mt Martha with current teammate Jacob Weitering [3] and St Kilda player Hunter Clark. He typically played as a ruckman. [4] De Koning joined TAC Cup club Dandenong Stingrays and kicked nine goals in 2016 as a 17-year-old against the Northern Knights. [5] He joined the AFL Academy, played 11 TAC Cup games and kicked 17 goals. [2] De Koning lacerated his kidney in July 2017 after a fall in a ruck contest, but recovered and was drafted by Carlton with pick 30 in the 2017 AFL national draft. [3] In 2018, De Koning extended his contract until 2021, [6] and made his AFL debut in round 22 against the Western Bulldogs at Docklands Stadium. He recorded 11 disposals, five marks and kicked his first goal in the second quarter. [7] Tom extended his contract with the Carlton Football club until 2025.
De Koning is the son of former Footscray player Terry De Koning [4] and has nine siblings, including Geelong footballer Sam De Koning. His Dutch grandfather Martin was a migrant to Australia. [3]