The young defender did not get a look in during a tough season for many first-year players. De Koning was restricted to scratch matches, but gained valuable experience training alongside the Cats' senior group of backmen and matching up on on the club's key forwards. Will be itching to go in 2021. One of 10 children, De Koning’s brother Tom plays at Carlton, while father Terry played 31 games for Footscray from 1980-82. Player Sponsor: Bomboras