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7NEWS
9 hours ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Carlton coach Michael Voss shares insight into Tom De Koning negotiations
Carlton's in-demand ruckman Tom de Koning won't be pressured to deciding his future by Blues coach Michael Voss. De Koning is weighing an offer from St Kilda understood to be millions of dollars above the Blues' deal. The 25-year-old's decision has massive ramifications for the list planning at both clubs but Voss said he won't be rushing his ruck. 'He will make that decision whenever that is, in due course,' Voss told reporters on Friday. 'Look at what he's providing us, the investment he has in our team and how much he loves his teammates. 'He has grown up at this football club. This is his team and he sees himself as that. 'When we have these conversations, that's what we talk about - the team, how he's going to get better and what that looks like in the future.' De Koning is in midst of an eye-catching seventh season with the Blues, averaging career-best disposals, hit outs and clearances. And his duel with North Melbourne's Tristan Xerri, rated among the best big men in the business, will be pivotal to Saturday's MCG clash. The Roos enter the fixture with bad memories of their last-start against Carlton: an 82-point capitulation on Good Friday. But coach Alastair Clarkson now rates the defeat to the Blues as a turning point - since the April 18 loss, the Kangaroos have produced arguably their strongest stretch under him. There's been two wins, a draw against reigning premiers Brisbane, and the Roos have been in every game. 'That was the moment in the season where we recognised we just couldn't stop leaking goals,' Clarkson told reporters on Friday. 'It was a big stage for us, a big game for our club and the competition really, Good Friday is a marquee game. 'We had to make some changes.' Clarkson set about bolstering an all-ground defensive approach and the 20-year coach witnessed instant improvement. 'We have shown that we're on the right track,' he said. 'Just making sure we have got really strong synergy with the way we defend the oval. 'If we defend that oval well enough, it will give us opportunities for turnovers higher up the ground and allow us to perhaps be able to score better.' The Roos (three wins, one draw, nine losses) enter Saturday afternoon's MCG fixture knowing the importance of the result for Carlton's finals hopes. The Blues (six wins, seven losses) are within two victories of the top eight but without top talents Sam Walsh (foot) and Harry McKay (knee) for another month. Dual Coleman medallist Charlie Curnow has been named by Carlton despite carrying a calf complaint. 'We expect he'll play,' Voss said before a light match-eve training. 'The indication is as long as he pulls up well today, he's playing - fit and available.'
The Advertiser
10 hours ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Carlton boss won't hassle big Blue over big call
Carlton's in-demand ruckman Tom de Koning won't be pressured to deciding his future by Blues coach Michael Voss. De Koning is weighing an offer from St Kilda understood to be millions of dollars above the Blues' deal. The 25-year-old's decision has massive ramifications for the list planning at both clubs but Voss said he won't be rushing his ruck. "He will make that decision whenever that is, in due course," Voss told reporters on Friday. "Look at what he's providing us, the investment he has in our team and how much he loves his teammates. "He has grown up at this football club. This is his team and he sees himself as that. "When we have these conversations, that's what we talk about - the team, how he's going to get better and what that looks like in the future." De Koning is in midst of an eye-catching seventh season with the Blues, averaging career-best disposals, hit outs and clearances. And his duel with North Melbourne's Tristan Xerri, rated among the best big men in the business, will be pivotal to Saturday's MCG clash. The Roos enter the fixture with bad memories of their last-start against Carlton: an 82-point capitulation on Good Friday. But coach Alastair Clarkson now rates the defeat to the Blues as a turning point - since the April 18 loss, the Kangaroos have produced arguably their strongest stretch under him. There's been two wins, a draw against reigning premiers Brisbane, and the Roos have been in every game. "That was the moment in the season where we recognised we just couldn't stop leaking goals," Clarkson told reporters on Friday. "It was a big stage for us, a big game for our club and the competition really, Good Friday is a marquee game. "We had to make some changes." Clarkson set about bolstering an all-ground defensive approach and the 20-year coach witnessed instant improvement. "We have shown that we're on the right track," he said. "Just making sure we have got really strong synergy with the way we defend the oval. "If we defend that oval well enough, it will give us opportunities for turnovers higher up the ground and allow us to perhaps be able to score better." The Roos (three wins, one draw, nine losses) enter Saturday afternoon's MCG fixture knowing the importance of the result for Carlton's finals hopes. The Blues (six wins, seven losses) are within two victories of the top eight but without top talents Sam Walsh (foot) and Harry McKay (knee) for another month. Dual Coleman medallist Charlie Curnow has been named by Carlton despite carrying a calf complaint. "We expect he'll play," Voss said before a light match-eve training. "The indication is as long as he pulls up well today, he's playing - fit and available." Carlton's in-demand ruckman Tom de Koning won't be pressured to deciding his future by Blues coach Michael Voss. De Koning is weighing an offer from St Kilda understood to be millions of dollars above the Blues' deal. The 25-year-old's decision has massive ramifications for the list planning at both clubs but Voss said he won't be rushing his ruck. "He will make that decision whenever that is, in due course," Voss told reporters on Friday. "Look at what he's providing us, the investment he has in our team and how much he loves his teammates. "He has grown up at this football club. This is his team and he sees himself as that. "When we have these conversations, that's what we talk about - the team, how he's going to get better and what that looks like in the future." De Koning is in midst of an eye-catching seventh season with the Blues, averaging career-best disposals, hit outs and clearances. And his duel with North Melbourne's Tristan Xerri, rated among the best big men in the business, will be pivotal to Saturday's MCG clash. The Roos enter the fixture with bad memories of their last-start against Carlton: an 82-point capitulation on Good Friday. But coach Alastair Clarkson now rates the defeat to the Blues as a turning point - since the April 18 loss, the Kangaroos have produced arguably their strongest stretch under him. There's been two wins, a draw against reigning premiers Brisbane, and the Roos have been in every game. "That was the moment in the season where we recognised we just couldn't stop leaking goals," Clarkson told reporters on Friday. "It was a big stage for us, a big game for our club and the competition really, Good Friday is a marquee game. "We had to make some changes." Clarkson set about bolstering an all-ground defensive approach and the 20-year coach witnessed instant improvement. "We have shown that we're on the right track," he said. "Just making sure we have got really strong synergy with the way we defend the oval. "If we defend that oval well enough, it will give us opportunities for turnovers higher up the ground and allow us to perhaps be able to score better." The Roos (three wins, one draw, nine losses) enter Saturday afternoon's MCG fixture knowing the importance of the result for Carlton's finals hopes. The Blues (six wins, seven losses) are within two victories of the top eight but without top talents Sam Walsh (foot) and Harry McKay (knee) for another month. Dual Coleman medallist Charlie Curnow has been named by Carlton despite carrying a calf complaint. "We expect he'll play," Voss said before a light match-eve training. "The indication is as long as he pulls up well today, he's playing - fit and available." Carlton's in-demand ruckman Tom de Koning won't be pressured to deciding his future by Blues coach Michael Voss. De Koning is weighing an offer from St Kilda understood to be millions of dollars above the Blues' deal. The 25-year-old's decision has massive ramifications for the list planning at both clubs but Voss said he won't be rushing his ruck. "He will make that decision whenever that is, in due course," Voss told reporters on Friday. "Look at what he's providing us, the investment he has in our team and how much he loves his teammates. "He has grown up at this football club. This is his team and he sees himself as that. "When we have these conversations, that's what we talk about - the team, how he's going to get better and what that looks like in the future." De Koning is in midst of an eye-catching seventh season with the Blues, averaging career-best disposals, hit outs and clearances. And his duel with North Melbourne's Tristan Xerri, rated among the best big men in the business, will be pivotal to Saturday's MCG clash. The Roos enter the fixture with bad memories of their last-start against Carlton: an 82-point capitulation on Good Friday. But coach Alastair Clarkson now rates the defeat to the Blues as a turning point - since the April 18 loss, the Kangaroos have produced arguably their strongest stretch under him. There's been two wins, a draw against reigning premiers Brisbane, and the Roos have been in every game. "That was the moment in the season where we recognised we just couldn't stop leaking goals," Clarkson told reporters on Friday. "It was a big stage for us, a big game for our club and the competition really, Good Friday is a marquee game. "We had to make some changes." Clarkson set about bolstering an all-ground defensive approach and the 20-year coach witnessed instant improvement. "We have shown that we're on the right track," he said. "Just making sure we have got really strong synergy with the way we defend the oval. "If we defend that oval well enough, it will give us opportunities for turnovers higher up the ground and allow us to perhaps be able to score better." The Roos (three wins, one draw, nine losses) enter Saturday afternoon's MCG fixture knowing the importance of the result for Carlton's finals hopes. The Blues (six wins, seven losses) are within two victories of the top eight but without top talents Sam Walsh (foot) and Harry McKay (knee) for another month. Dual Coleman medallist Charlie Curnow has been named by Carlton despite carrying a calf complaint. "We expect he'll play," Voss said before a light match-eve training. "The indication is as long as he pulls up well today, he's playing - fit and available."
Perth Now
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Carlton boss won't hassle big Blue over big call
Carlton's in-demand ruckman Tom de Koning won't be pressured to deciding his future by Blues coach Michael Voss. De Koning is weighing an offer from St Kilda understood to be millions of dollars above the Blues' deal. The 25-year-old's decision has massive ramifications for the list planning at both clubs but Voss said he won't be rushing his ruck. "He will make that decision whenever that is, in due course," Voss told reporters on Friday. "Look at what he's providing us, the investment he has in our team and how much he loves his teammates. "He has grown up at this football club. This is his team and he sees himself as that. "When we have these conversations, that's what we talk about - the team, how he's going to get better and what that looks like in the future." De Koning is in midst of an eye-catching seventh season with the Blues, averaging career-best disposals, hit outs and clearances. And his duel with North Melbourne's Tristan Xerri, rated among the best big men in the business, will be pivotal to Saturday's MCG clash. The Roos enter the fixture with bad memories of their last-start against Carlton: an 82-point capitulation on Good Friday. But coach Alastair Clarkson now rates the defeat to the Blues as a turning point - since the April 18 loss, the Kangaroos have produced arguably their strongest stretch under him. There's been two wins, a draw against reigning premiers Brisbane, and the Roos have been in every game. "That was the moment in the season where we recognised we just couldn't stop leaking goals," Clarkson told reporters on Friday. "It was a big stage for us, a big game for our club and the competition really, Good Friday is a marquee game. "We had to make some changes." Clarkson set about bolstering an all-ground defensive approach and the 20-year coach witnessed instant improvement. "We have shown that we're on the right track," he said. "Just making sure we have got really strong synergy with the way we defend the oval. "If we defend that oval well enough, it will give us opportunities for turnovers higher up the ground and allow us to perhaps be able to score better." The Roos (three wins, one draw, nine losses) enter Saturday afternoon's MCG fixture knowing the importance of the result for Carlton's finals hopes. The Blues (six wins, seven losses) are within two victories of the top eight but without top talents Sam Walsh (foot) and Harry McKay (knee) for another month. Dual Coleman medallist Charlie Curnow has been named by Carlton despite carrying a calf complaint. "We expect he'll play," Voss said before a light match-eve training. "The indication is as long as he pulls up well today, he's playing - fit and available."
West Australian
12-06-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Brayden Maynard commits to Collingwood through 2030, turns down North Melbourne
Collingwood vice-captain Brayden Maynard has shunned North Melbourne to sign a four-year extension with the 2023 premiers. The gun defender, who could have received a richer deal with the Roos, will remain a Magpie until the end of 2029, when he will be 33 years old. Despite dealing with an ongoing foot injury, the 28-year-old has been a strong driver of the Pies' 2025 success with their suffocating defence. The South Australian was drafted at pick 30 by Collingwood in 2014 and has served as the team's vice-captain since 2023. He was named in the All-Australian team in 2022. His recommitment comes as club legend Scott Pendlebury expressed his desire to play on next year. The 37-year-old is still without a contract for 2026 but wants to continue his career at Collingwood. 'All I can say is I'm loving my footy. I'm a super competitive person and I enjoy going into the club every day—I have so much fun,' he told SEN. 'While we're still contending and I'm playing a role that the club really values, then I'd love to continue playing footy. But that's a conversation we'll have as a club and be nice and mature about it.' Pendlebury, who has played the third-most games in VFL/AFL history with 414 appearances, would draw plenty of interest from rival clubs if Collingwood does not offer him a one-year deal.
Perth Now
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Veteran Pie decides his playing future
Collingwood vice-captain Brayden Maynard has shunned North Melbourne to sign a four-year extension with the 2023 premiers. The gun defender, who could have received a richer deal with the Roos, will remain a Magpie until the end of 2029, when he will be 33 years old. Despite dealing with an ongoing foot injury, the 28-year-old has been a strong driver of the Pies' 2025 success with their suffocating defence. The South Australian was drafted at pick 30 by Collingwood in 2014 and has served as the team's vice-captain since 2023. He was named in the All-Australian team in 2022. His recommitment comes as club legend Scott Pendlebury expressed his desire to play on next year. The 37-year-old is still without a contract for 2026 but wants to continue his career at Collingwood. 'All I can say is I'm loving my footy. I'm a super competitive person and I enjoy going into the club every day—I have so much fun,' he told SEN. 'While we're still contending and I'm playing a role that the club really values, then I'd love to continue playing footy. But that's a conversation we'll have as a club and be nice and mature about it.' Pendlebury, who has played the third-most games in VFL/AFL history with 414 appearances, would draw plenty of interest from rival clubs if Collingwood does not offer him a one-year deal. Brayden Maynard has resigned with Collingwood. Credit: Morgan Hancock / Getty Images
