The celebration of Carlton’s two-point finals win over Melbourne on Friday night has gone global, with music superstar Robbie Williams performing a musical tribute for Blues ruckman Tom De Koning.
has gone global, with music superstar Robbie Williams performing a musical tribute for Blues ruckman Tom De Koning.
The English pop star recorded himself singing “De Koning’s in the air” to the tune of Australian singer John Paul Young’s 1977 hitCarlton fans are flying high after Friday night’s stunning last-gasp result at the MCG in front of more than 96,000 fans, which secured the Blues a spot in the preliminary final against the Brisbane Lions next weekend.“De Koning’s in the air, everywhere I look around. De Koning’s everywhere, leaving bodies on the ground.
Williams may appear to be a new passenger on the navy-blue bandwagon but he has been pictured in a Carlton guernsey as far back as 2012.He met Carlton coach Michael Voss last year in the lead-up to his performance at the grand final and was presented with a new jumper.“They sent the coach to come and say hello and we had a great chat. They bought me a shirt and I’m easily swayed. I also like that white emblem thing they’ve got on the front, and the navy blue.
He isn’t the only celebrity to pay public tribute to De Koning after the Carlton win either, Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott was captured on camera sharing a hug with the star after the match.