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Sky News AU
07-05-2025
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- Sky News AU
AFL 2025: Carlton star Tom De Koning in no rush to decide future
Out-of-contract Carlton star Tom De Koning is in no rush to extend with the Blues, revealing he has 'plenty of things to weigh up'. De Koning is being targeted heavily by St Kilda with a monster deal in the vicinity of $1.7m a season. The 25-year-old big man is in career-best form and has parked contract extension talks until later in the season. 'I'm focusing at the moment on just playing my best footy for the team,' De Koning told SEN's Dwayne's World. 'All that other stuff is playing out in the background and I'm just focusing on my football – the other stuff is between the club and my manager. 'I'm not putting a timeline on it, we're comfortable with where everything sits and that will happen when it happens. 'I'm not in a different position to what any of my other teammates have been in. 'You look at 'Crippa' (Patrick Cripps), 'Walshy' (Sam Walsh), Harry (McKay), Charlie (Curnow), they've all been through it, and everyone is different. 'There's plenty of things to weigh up – but if I can play my best footy then I'm putting my best foot forward.' Carlton could still pitch De Koning a deal worth more than $1m a year but is not likely to be able to match the Saints' 'Godfather' offer. De Koning says the details of his impending deal at Carlton or St Kilda is not front of mind but admits he has to work out what is best for himself. 'I haven't thought too deeply about that to be honest. I've put myself in this position, so whatever gets offered, gets offered,' he said. 'That negotiation (the length of deal) has been between the club and my manager, (I am) kind of letting that play out. 'I'm very similar to other players. We're all in the same position and we're on a list where players are getting paid different amounts. 'You've just got to work out what works and is best for the club and for the player.' Originally published as AFL 2025: Carlton star Tom De Koning speaks on contract status
News.com.au
07-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
AFL 2025: Carlton star Tom De Koning speaks on contract status
Out-of-contract Carlton star Tom De Koning is in no rush to extend with the Blues, revealing he has 'plenty of things to weigh up'. De Koning is being targeted heavily by St Kilda with a monster deal in the vicinity of $1.7m a season. The 25-year-old big man is in career-best form and has parked contract extension talks until later in the season. 'I'm focusing at the moment on just playing my best footy for the team,' De Koning told SEN's Dwayne's World. 'All that other stuff is playing out in the background and I'm just focusing on my football – the other stuff is between the club and my manager. 'I'm not putting a timeline on it, we're comfortable with where everything sits and that will happen when it happens. 'I'm not in a different position to what any of my other teammates have been in. 'You look at 'Crippa' (Patrick Cripps), 'Walshy' (Sam Walsh), Harry (McKay), Charlie (Curnow), they've all been through it, and everyone is different. 'There's plenty of things to weigh up – but if I can play my best footy then I'm putting my best foot forward.' Carlton could still pitch De Koning a deal worth more than $1m a year but is not likely to be able to match the Saints' 'Godfather' offer. De Koning says the details of his impending deal at Carlton or St Kilda is not front of mind but admits he has to work out what is best for himself. 'I haven't thought too deeply about that to be honest. I've put myself in this position, so whatever gets offered, gets offered,' he said. 'That negotiation (the length of deal) has been between the club and my manager, (I am) kind of letting that play out. 'I'm very similar to other players. We're all in the same position and we're on a list where players are getting paid different amounts.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Blues star De Koning won't rush free agency call
Carlton star Tom De Koning is in no rush to make a decision as he weighs up a monster offer to join St Kilda. The high-profile free agent is considering a deal from the Saints that would make him one of the highest-paid players in the AFL. St Kilda have pitched a long-term deal to De Koning worth up to $1.7 million a season. The agile ruck has been a shining light in Carlton's roller-coaster start to the season, and the Blues are desperate to keep him. Tom De Koning (left) has been a standout in the ruck for the inconsistent Carlton. (Daniel Pockett/AAP PHOTOS) But with other megastars such as captain Patrick Cripps and Coleman Medal winners Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay earning big money, Carlton simply can't compete financially with St Kilda's terms. ADVERTISEMENT Carlton have instead been plotting creative ways to entice De Koning to remain at Ikon Park. The 25-year-old has perfectly played down speculation over his future plans. "I feel like I let my footy do the talking a lot, and I've always been like that," De Koning told SEN. "I'm focusing at the moment on just playing my best footy for the team ... that's where all my energy is going, all that other stuff's playing out in the background. "I'm not putting a timeline on it (the decision). "We're comfortable with where everything sits, and that'll happen when it happens. "There's plenty of things to weigh up, but if I can play my best footy then, then I'm putting my best foot forward."
Perth Now
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Blues star De Koning won't rush free agency call
Carlton star Tom De Koning is in no rush to make a decision as he weighs up a monster offer to join St Kilda. The high-profile free agent is considering a deal from the Saints that would make him one of the highest-paid players in the AFL. St Kilda have pitched a long-term deal to De Koning worth up to $1.7 million a season. The agile ruck has been a shining light in Carlton's roller-coaster start to the season, and the Blues are desperate to keep him. But with other megastars such as captain Patrick Cripps and Coleman Medal winners Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay earning big money, Carlton simply can't compete financially with St Kilda's terms. Carlton have instead been plotting creative ways to entice De Koning to remain at Ikon Park. The 25-year-old has perfectly played down speculation over his future plans. "I feel like I let my footy do the talking a lot, and I've always been like that," De Koning told SEN. "I'm focusing at the moment on just playing my best footy for the team ... that's where all my energy is going, all that other stuff's playing out in the background. "I'm not putting a timeline on it (the decision). "We're comfortable with where everything sits, and that'll happen when it happens. "There's plenty of things to weigh up, but if I can play my best footy then, then I'm putting my best foot forward."
