Recommitted Sam de Koning [re-signed for 2 years]

[fpm84]

SDK officially signs for .

 

[FootyLad0]

I see SDK as a key defender (his premiership position) that can replace Sam Collins or potentially a ruck that can replace Jarrod Witts as those two get deeper into their 30s. We will need to replace these guys in the next 2-4 years and recruiting a 24yo SDK would make a lot of sense age wise. Also, I don't see SDK as a full-time forward, even though he probably is capable of playing there.

I think Dimma is pretty determined to continue playing Ethan Read as a key forward who will occasionally relieve in the ruck (not full-time) while Walter and King play as the permanent key forwards. I don't take too much notice of junior positions because things change so often when players get into the AFL e.g. Ben King was drafted as a key defender and has only ever played as a key forward at the AFL level.

He just had a near BOG game playing in the Ruck, wouldn't be surprised if Sam himself said he wanted to play in the midfield.
He's versatile enough to play multiple positions and Scotty is know for valuing players who play multiple roles over guys who only play one position.

Him choosing to stay as reported last night would suggest getting to Free Agency and reevaluating from there.

 

[GC2015]

Him choosing to stay as reported last night would suggest getting to Free Agency and reevaluating from there.

Makes sense. Geelong are still contending and he can maximise his salary if he waits to become a free agent in a few years.

 

[My Tilly]

WalshistheGOAT do you still think Carlton are good things to sign up Sam?

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

WalshistheGOAT do you still think Carlton are good things to sign up Sam?

2028 is looking bright for the Blue baggers!

 

[My Tilly]

2028 is looking bright for the Blue baggers!

Not if the last 20 years are anything to go by

 

[sexyhunk]

Not if the last 20 years are anything to go by

we may finally smell what they were cooking....you reckon

 

[bzparkes]

we may finally smell what they were cooking....you reckon

 

[dazbroncos]

another one locked up.

GO Catters

 

[bzparkes]

another one locked up.

Err, might not want to use that phrase too liberally in regards to Geelong players right now...