Tom De Koning (/ ˈ k oʊ n ɪ ŋ / 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 ...

Now with 78 games under his belt, De Koning partnered with Marc Pittonet to take on the league's best ruckman, as well as rotating between a forward role, slotting nine goals in 2024. Winning the Spirit of Carlton award last season, De Koning embodies the contest and pressure that the Blues live by and will be backed by an uninterrupted pre-season.

Mar 12, 2025 · Tom De Koning during the round 17 match between Greater Western Sydney and Carlton at Engie Stadium, July 06, 2024. Picture: AFL Photos. TOM DE Koning must choose between staying at Carlton on a lucrative seven-year deal, or pocketing millions more at St Kilda, says AFL.com.au 's Cal Twomey.

Mar 12, 2025 · On the first episode of AFL.com.au's hit trade and draft show for season 2025, Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge look at the 15 best players who could potentially be on the market at year's end.

Jul 22, 2024 · Huge blow for TDK, big Blue cleared of concussion. Carlton will be without its star ruck/forward for several weeks after scans revealed significant injury

Jan 19, 2023 · Carlton ruck Tom De Koning took his game to a new level in 2023. For unique access to much more incredible footy content, head to AFL On Demand: http://afl.c...

Feb 19, 2025 · Carlton big man Tom De Koning has spoken on his contract status amid speculation he has been tabled one of the most lucrative AFL deals in history.

Jul 27, 2023 · Tom De Koning is sticking around in Navy Blue. THE Carlton Football Club is excited to announce ruck Tom De Koning has re-signed for two more years. The 24-year-old will continue his career at the Club that drafted him as an 18 …

Feb 4, 2025 · At 25 (26 by the time free agency kicks in), TDK is entering the prime years for a big bloke. To have him, at physical maturity, providing a target inside 50 provides the Saints with a very powerful one-two aerial punch.

Jun 11, 2024 · CARLTON ruckman Tom De Koning has received the full complement of votes for his clear best-on-ground performance against Essendon. In the votes for the third consecutive week, De Koning was the beneficiary of 10 votes from Michael Voss and Brad Scott in a well-rounded display in the ruck.