Senior 16. Sam De Koning (2020 -)

[Drunkcat]

Can’t see how someone can just become a ruckman. I reckon its too late to make him one now.

He has played Ruck Forward and Back so will be tried in all 3 in his development

 

[Strange Cat]

Physically he looks a ling way off

Most of the kids are , that’s why they are given time on the list to develop. the kid still growing so he could be even taller and bigger than what he is now.

 

[Turbocat]

JFI, what did you think of the Demons' #3 selection?

List defining.... there will be consequences for that choice

 

[Sttew]

At 201cm this is an interesting pick. I was hoping our 2nd pick would be Worrell, but if the plans are for De Koning to be a ruckman, maybe there's still room for Worrell?

 

[Tony Barber]

Definitely only a defender. Reminds me of blends of Lonergan, Henderson, and Blicavs.

Seems to be very aware of the need to get it to someone quickly who can use it better than him.
A good piece to the puzzle for a few years time.

 

[00VicWard001]

Definitely only a defender. Reminds me of blends of Lonergan, Henderson, and Blicavs.

Seems to be very aware of the need to get it to someone quickly who can use it better than him.
A good piece to the puzzle for a few years time.

Yeah, he moves the ball on fast and with confidence. Looks like a footballer to me.

 

[Grimoz]

Physically he looks a ling way off

Well as long he is a Ling we cant lose

 

[Gunf]

He's an idiot in the first place. Going to a team with the best ruckman in the game. What did he expect to do, outplay gawn and take his spot?

Pretty sure he just wants to sit in the VFL on decent coin

 

[The rabbi]

Im not sure he works as a intercept kpd at that height..i wonder if we are maybe going to try him as a kpf or ruck once he bulks up.

They have played Kreuger in defence, forward and given him some spells in the ruck. Sometimes all in the one game. So I will not be surprised to see De Koning tried in much the same manner in the VFL.

 

[bellpark]

I'm really liking the idea that he is really mobile and agile, and the same dimensions really of Harris Andrews. If you think of it like that, he is an ideal big back replacement for Harry. Now all the comparing and posturing is over, Sam we are all wishing you nothing but the best and looking forward to relaxing knowing you are part of the backline.

 

[Grimoz]

This kid seems like the perfect mixture of Blicavs and Stewart, think he will develop into a good player for us, seems to have composure.

 

[Ratcat]

At 201cm this is an interesting pick. I was hoping our 2nd pick would be Worrell, but if the plans are for De Koning to be a ruckman, maybe there's still room for Worrell?

I would just leave him as a keypost defender whether FB or CHB the kids very mobile and a nice kick.

 

[Gunf]

I'm really liking the idea that he is really mobile and agile, and the same dimensions really of Harris Andrews. If you think of it like that, he is an ideal big back replacement for Harry. Now all the comparing and posturing is over, Sam we are all wishing you nothing but the best and looking forward to relaxing knowing you are part of the backline.

He may grow an extra few cm yet as well could end up at 203cm or so

 

[BORIS332]

I would just leave him as a keypost defender whether FB or CHB the kids very mobile and a nice kick.

Agree. He was very, very good as a KPD at the champs. No need to try to mould him into something he’s not.

 

[BORIS332]

SDK looked pretty rapt to hear the news:

 

[Drunkcat]

Definitely only a defender. Reminds me of blends of Lonergan, Henderson, and Blicavs.

Seems to be very aware of the need to get it to someone quickly who can use it better than him.
A good piece to the puzzle for a few years time.

How do you come up with Definitely only a defender you have no idea

 

[Down at K Park]

Him and his mates go nuts when his name is called out. His family holiday in torquay so he refers to geelong as his second home.

 

[Drunkcat]

Him and his mates go nuts when his name is called out. His family holiday in torquay so he refers to geelong as his second home.

He can buy a house at torquay now

 

[The rabbi]

I have a feeling that Sam and his parents were not that happy that he was drafted by the Cats.

 

[Danger2Selwood]

Rate this kid, very good pick. Would've preferred the possibility of Kemp and Robertson together but we do need a key back prospect for the future, and this guy is certainly that. Looks to have the Athleticsm of Blitz but a much better kick. Bit of a cross between Stewart and Blitz to my eye.


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[BORIS332]

How do you come up with Definitely only a defender you have no idea

Its probably a fair assessment to be honest. He was awesome as a KPD in the champs, and in the reading it sounds like he really battled up forward and in the ruck at NAB League level.

 

[Grimoz]

I have a feeling that Sam and his parents were not that happy that he was drafted by the Cats.

Yeah they looked devastated

 

[you pick one]

I reckon trying to turn young players into jacks of all trades to early *s few of them up,determine their best position and get them proficient and reliable week in week out playing to their strengths,then look at giving them a shot in other positions if it's required,don't confuse the poor buggers.

 

[Gunf]

I have a feeling that Sam and his parents were not that happy that he was drafted by the Cats.

Completely different reaction to lets say Flanders lol

 

[Drunkcat]

Its probably a fair assessment to be honest. He was awesome as a KPD in the champs, and in the reading it sounds like he really battled up forward and in the ruck at NAB League level.

Maybe you should go read the Geelong addy and see what his old coach Leigh Brown has to say