Straight-kicking, straight-talking Ben King has handled hypothesis about his AFL future with disinterest, reinforcing his dedication to Gold Coast as he enjoys a return to kind.
The tall ahead had the fumbles early within the season however has grown in confidence to kick 11 straight targets with out a behind in his final three video games.
He’s kicked 16.3 this season within the Suns’ 3-4 begin, managing no less than one objective in every of the primary seven video games of a two-year contract extension he signed whereas sidelined with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament a yr in the past.
That hasn’t stopped the hearsay mill from turning, with Collingwood reportedly eager on the 22-year-old’s providers past 2024.
St Kilda, the place King’s twin brother Max performs, are additionally stated to have an interest.
But the participant factors to a home buy and his girlfriend’s transfer north as a sign he plans to make the Suns his long-term house.
“I don’t read any of it to be honest, don’t see any of it,” he stated.
“I’m not on Facebook, not throughout a lot AFL news.
“It would not have an effect on me. I’ve simply performed seven video games of the brand new contract I’ve signed.
“As I’ve always said, I’m loving football up here and loving life on the Gold Coast, so it doesn’t really enter my mind.
“Talk like that’s simply a part of the business and what occurs with everybody. I’m fairly used to it.
“I’m really settled, love playing football with these blokes.”
King has kicked five- and four-goal baggage in back-to-back defeats of North Melbourne and Richmond which have revived the Suns’ hopes of a maiden finals look.
“As expected, missing a lot of football (I knew) there’d be a gradual build into it,” he stated.
“I’ve been very grateful to just be playing with my teammates again and having a coupe of wins.
“Those are the moments I’ve missed and been fascinated about. It’s been fairly particular.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
