Senior 16. Sam De Koning (2020 -)

[Turbocat]

And they are wrong it is De kon ning his old man played for footscray in 70s he was solid and not as tall

And they are wrong based on what ? That his father played? That the callers at that time called his name a certain way ?

 

[Drunkcat]

And they are wrong based on what ? That his father played? That the callers at that time called his name a certain way ?

Ok just go with what ever you think i don't give a f=ck

 

[Turbocat]

Ok just go with what ever you think i don't give a f=ck

They talked to a family member about pronunciation. , it not what I think, it what a family member told the commentator was the correct pronunciation.

I'd like them to have the all players on clubs websites for this issue ..I think Tennis do that..it would clarify what is opaque

 

[dazbroncos]

Announciation aside, I hope his ruck stint will be curtailed soon.
I get his size - but from the little I know he played MF and got tall fast so he moved out of there.

Ruck is a specialist position that we dont do well - and I hope his skills are not impacted by going down that path just because he got tall in a hurry.

A KPD post HT, Hendo and Blitz thats over 200 that has a history of u 18 MF ball skills excites mre more than an stop gap #2 ruck.

GO Catters

 

[catswhiskers]

I watched Sam's Carlton brother (Tom) ruck the other day. While not quite ready he showed lots - mobile, good leap, good skills. Wouldn't mind if we paid a bit to get him too.

 

[The rabbi]

Sam kicked 4 goals in the scratch match.

Check out the video highlights here: https://www.geelongcats.com.au/news...8fVeBwOWhAzmz6cy3rKO6uAyzGHjsYcc-Va1wHJyFoBNI

Scroll down the Cats page for more scratch match hilights.

 

[Generalissimo]

Good! He seems to be a bit less spindly than he was at the start of the year and looks as though he's moving well. He moves smooth for a big guy as well, I just hope he doesn't become too casual.

 

[The rabbi]

Young Geelong ruckman Sam De Koning has committed to the Cats for a further two years, agreeing to a contract extension until the end of 2023.

De Koning was selected by the Cats with the 19th pick in the 2019 national draft. His opportunities were limited in his first season with the team in the Gold Coast hub and no VFL competition.

He showed great dedication to training during the campaign, and his strong pre season in 2021 was rewarded with a berth in the Cats AAMI Community Series clash with Essendon last Saturday.

Sam Signs On (geelongcats.com.au)

 

[rocker_oz33]

I think we found a player here.

Was smashed in the ruck v Bigger Draper.

But he's around the ground was was good he's got speed and players weren't scared of giving him the ball.

Important year in he's development IMO.

 

[David the Cat]

Yes...I thought he showed plenty....deserves the extension, and could well be a regular when this extension expires.

 

[The rabbi]

Yes...I thought he showed plenty....deserves the extension, and could well be a regular when this extension expires.

And he has a number of positions that may be open to him.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Physical specimen check - confirmed

Kids is getting real close to ready

 

[The rabbi]

Sam looks a little different after some work in the gym.

 

[gogeelongcats]

Potential to be best key back in the league.
Needs to strengthen up and get games into him.
Can play back and forward. Great selection