Overview

• St Kilda has presented a seven-year, $1.7 million-per-season contract that exceeds Carlton’s proposal by about $700,000 annually.
• Graham Wright confirmed that Friday’s session with De Koning was one of several recent discussions with senior Blues players but declined to share specifics.
• Carlton has won its last two matches while St Kilda has managed just one victory in the past two months, factors reshaping De Koning’s thinking.
• The 25-year-old ruckman is averaging 20 disposals and 29 hit-outs per game in 2025 and is in contention for All-Australian selection.
• Carlton hopes for a decision within a month but concedes that De Koning may not commit until late in the home and away season.