Sam De Koning posted 124 — 71 above his 53 BE in a tight contest. Cash gen flat at $186/wk. Hold with conviction.
Sam De Koning
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Should I trade Sam De Koning?
Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.
Multiple Geelong commenters noted Sam De Koning (SDK) is playing with significantly improved confidence in 2026 compared to prior years. Described as finally starting to believe in himself, with Batman days behind him. Named as a development success story.
Sam de Koning described as looking like a "genuine beast" and "playing like Tarzan" vs Brisbane R10, with strong clearance running and excellent decision making for someone still in single-digit games. Community sees him as a major improvement over Stanley at stoppages.
Sam De Koning (SDK) was managed/rested pre-game for R7 interstate trip vs Port, which was criticised when Blicavs went down and no ruck cover remained. Community noted the decision to manage SDK then pull him back hurt the team badly. Expected back R8.
Sam De Koning was a late out against Port Adelaide, listed as "managed" by the club. Community commenters were sceptical of the managed tag, noting he was on a plane and pulled pre-game, suggesting an underlying niggle rather than genuine load management.
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