Carlton: 100 AFL games, 36 goals
St Kilda: 9 AFL games, 3 goals
Tom De Koning currently plays for the St Kilda Saints Football Club in the AFL.
De Koning is the son of former Footscray player Terry De Koning and has 9 siblings, including Geelong footballer Sam De Koning. His Dutch grandfather Martin was a migrant to Australia.
De Koning attended Padua College and played junior football for Mt Martha. He typically played as a ruckman.
De Koning joined TAC Cup club Dandenong Stingrays and kicked nine goals in 2016 as a 17-year-old against the Northern Knights. He joined the AFL Academy, playing 11 TAC Cup games and kicking 17 goals.
De Koning was drafted by Carlton with pick 30 in the 2017 AFL national draft. He made his AFL debut in round 22 against the Western Bulldogs.
Boasting a powerful jump, De Koning showcased his aerial presence with four Mark of the Year nominations in 2022.
De Koning played a career-high 22 matches for Carlton during the 2025 season, playing his 100th career match in the final round.
De Koning’s move to St Kilda was confirmed on the first day of the 2025 free agency period.
