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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 23 2025 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Port Adelaide
It was interesting to see the players get around Tom DeKoning when he kicked a goal.
It was very enthusiastic.
We assume he's gone, I'm not even sure the club is fighting too hard anymore.
If he departs I think he'll leave behind a few mates.
If nothing else it's pleasing to see him finishing the season with a bit of effort.
Got a bit of a cheer there from the crowd at one stage.
No ones is going to blame him for going for that amount of coin. I'm sure he'd like to stay but one has to make the most of their chances financially too.
TDK does not strike me as a ‘I was born confident’ type like Harley Reid nor as marketable and dynamic and match winning as Buddy. It’s a lot of money and he will be heavily scrutinised for the rest of his career.
We act as though AFL players don’t get paid very very very well. And Carlton has offered TDK a hell of a sum - they have the best financial people around to assist, that can easily turn what Carlton would give him into more money and Opportunities.
I think he’s making a mistake. He seems like a nice fella but I won’t wish him well -
The whole thing with SOS and Stk has left a really bad taste in my mouth.