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1 Steven King

 
Details
Number 1
Height 202cm
Weight 105kg
DOB 22-11-1978
Debut 1996
Games Goals
2009 0 2009 0
Career 193 Career 75
Dreamteam Points
2009 0 Go to Dream Team

One of the elite ruckmen of his time, King achieved just about everything there was to do over his career. Club captain, two-time best & fairest winner, All Australian and a premiership, achieved in his last game with the club. Was traded to St Kilda following the 2007 grand final win.

At a Glance

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  • Debut: 1996
  • Recruited from: Murray U18
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Disposals Marks Stoppages Frees General play Scoring
 
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News

Injury setback for King

Former skipper to miss three to four weeks with knee problemsSaturday, May 19, 2007 - 1:48PM

King reaches out

Geelong star Steven King has thrown his weight behind a preventative program that will see footy coaches reach out to men and teenage boys at risk.Friday, February 02, 2007 - 12:00AM

Steven King

Tuesday, January 16, 2007 - 12:00AM

Cats issue edict to King

Geelong is taking an all-or-nothing approach with skipper Steven King ahead of this Saturday's clash with Sydney at Skilled Stadium, and for the rest of the seaWednesday, August 16, 2006 - 12:00AM

Return of the king

We’ve been here before with Steven King. And this Geelong side never looks better than when he controls the first ruck. Monday, July 10, 2006 - 12:00AM

Video

King Of The Cats

Injured now, but Stephen King knows that his time to shine will comeMonday, March 22, 2004 - 3:41PM

King and Scarlett on Cat Tales

Kent Kingsley interviews Steven King and Matthew Scarlett on the golf course on Fox Footy`s Cat TalesTuesday, May 14, 2002 - 9:57AM

Steven King post match interview v Hawthorn

Geelong ruckman Steven King talks to afl.com.au`s Andrew Shostak after the Cats` loss to Hawthorn in Round 7.Saturday, May 11, 2002 - 6:53PM

Geelong FC tour hosted by Steven King

Geelong ruckman Steven King takes us on a behind-the-scenes tour of Skilled Stadium.Wednesday, April 24, 2002 - 2:27PM

King plucks in a ripper over Porter

Geelong`s Steven King pulls in a great one-handed mark while gettting a ride on Carlton`s Mark Porter. Wednesday, February 13, 2002 - 5:19PM

Steven King year by year

Year Club Gms Kicks HB Marks Poss Goals Beh Conv HO Tack B'low B+F
1996 GEEL 13 81 55 38 136 3 2 60.0% 113 13 0 21st
1997 GEEL 22 202 91 94 293 8 5 62.5% 200 24 6 12th
1998 GEEL 11 89 47 60 136 1 2 33.3% 130 9 0 22nd
1999 GEEL 17 134 60 63 194 14 12 53.8% 193 29 2 11th
2000 GEEL 23 252 120 82 372 12 10 54.5% 493 43 4 1st
2001 GEEL 16 161 81 76 242 11 3 78.6% 328 40 3 7th
2002 GEEL 22 237 135 100 372 14 9 60.9% 531 52 7 1st
2003 GEEL 13 95 80 49 175 2 4 33.3% 341 29 4 14th
2004 GEEL 16 126 67 55 193 6 4 60.0% 369 40 1 20th
2005 GEEL 18 140 85 69 225 3 0 100.0% 271 30 0 18th
2006 GEEL 16 116 97 67 213 1 1 50.0% 214 23 3 20th
2007
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Totals   193 1651 958 771 2609 75 53 58.6% 3264 354 30  
Best     25 11 11 30 4 2   43 7    


Geelong
Captain 2003-2006
Best and fairest 2000, 2002
GFC Hall of Fame
Most determined & most dedicated player 2001, 2004
Reserves most improved player 1996

AFL
All-Australian 2000
AFL Rising Star nominee 1996

Representative honours
Australia vs. Ireland International Rules Series 2000
Victoria Country U18 1994, 1995

Premierships
VFL 2007 (Geelong dft Coburg)
AFL 2007 (Geelong dft Port Adelaide)

TAC Cup
Team of the Decade 2001

Steven King history vs. opponents 1996-2007
Opponent Gms Kicks HB Marks Poss Goals Beh HO Tack
Adelaide 14 109 68 53 177 4 5 220 27
Brisbane 10 84 58 41 142 2 3 193 6
Carlton 12 101 54 45 155 6 2 246 25
Collingwood 8 85 39 25 124 3 2 193 17
Essendon 11 103 59 51 162 2 2 230 20
Fitzroy 1 7 8 4 15 1 0 16 4
Fremantle 14 124 62 53 186 4 4 206 28
Hawthorn 16 151 90 56 241 8 7 275 25
Kangaroos 19 150 95 76 245 3 3 307 30
Melbourne 14 118 68 55 186 8 5 203 21
Port Adelaide 14 113 64 66 177 4 6
200 42
Richmond 12 98 55 64 153 8 3 166 20
St Kilda 14 141 73 72 214 7 1 245 26
Sydney 11 88 53 37 141 5 4 178 14
West Coast 10 82 47 31 129 4 2 156 23
Western Bulldogs 13 97 61 43 158 6 4 230 25


Milestone games

Milestone versus round venue result
AFL debut Richmond rd 5, 1996 Skilled W 3
Finals debut North Melbourne QF, 1996 MCG L 60
50th game Port Adelaide rd 4, 1999 AAMI W 41
100th game Port Adelaide rd 20, 2001 AAMI L 30
150th game Hawthorn rd 22, 2004 Skilled W 65



Additional playing record
NAB Cup
Geelong: 18 games, 5 goals
AFL reserves/VFL
Geelong: 35 games, 19 goals
TAC Cup
Murray Bushrangers: 26 games, 5 goals

Draft history
Selected by Geelong with compensatory pick in 1995 national draft
Traded to St Kilda with Charlie Gardiner for the 90th pick in 2007 national draft

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