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    Sam De Koning

    Geelong

    Number16
    PositionDefender / Ruck
    Height204 cm (6' 8")
    Date of Birth26/02/2001 (24 years old)
    EligibilityVictoria
    Drafted FromMornington (Vic)/Dandenong U18
    Contracted Until2027

    Fantasy Stats

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    Sam De Koning 2026 SuperCoach Information
    Current Price
    $363,700
    Breakeven
    0
    2025 Season Averages
    SEASON AVG
    67.2
    3 WEEK AVG
    59.3
    5 WEEK AVG
    55.6
    2025 Price History
    High $406,100
    Low $256,900
    Sam De Koning 2026 AFL Fantasy Information
    Current Price
    $586,000
    Breakeven
    0
    2025 Season Averages
    SEASON AVG
    55.9
    3 WEEK AVG
    46.0
    5 WEEK AVG
    44.6
    2025 Price History
    High $722,000
    Low $411,000

    Career Stats

    Career Stats

    GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JULY 06: Sam De Koning of the Cats and Lloyd Meek of the Hawks contest the ruck during the round 17 AFL match between Geelong Cats and Hawthorn Hawks at GMHBA Stadium, on July 06, 2024, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)
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    GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 03: Sam De Koning of the Cats warms up before the round 21 AFL match between Geelong Cats and Adelaide Crows at GMHBA Stadium, on August 03, 2024, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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    GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Sam De Koning of the Cats spoils Josh Treacy of the Dockers during the round one AFL match between Geelong Cats and Fremantle Dockers at GMHBA Stadium, on March 15, 2025, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)
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