Max King

DOB: 9.1.2007

Recruited from: Cardiff Hawks / QBE Sydney Swans Academy

Position: Forward

QBE Sydney Swans Academy athlete Max King boasts a rare array of athletic traits. 

An AC joint injury in 2024 was among the unfortunate contact injuries which kept King out of action. He missed the QBE Swans Academy’s Coates Talent League games and while selected for the National Futures game, was unable to take the field.

He represented Allies, memorably delivering the game-winning goal and a massive mark against Western Australia.He played three games in Swans colours at VFL level and hit the scoreboard in those appearances and kicked 30 goals for his local side Cardiff.

He was also a recipient of the Basil Sellers Scholarship.In all, 2025 marked a relatively full year for King. He had quickly put his injuries behind him to play out the Summer Series and Academy Series with Sydney, while also turning out for all four Coates Talent League games. Hailing from the Hunter catchment, he’s Swans supporter through-and-through and looks up to fellow ex-Cardiff representative Isaac Heeney, with whom he bares plenty of resemblance.

Max King soars in a match-winning moment for the Allies at the National Championships.

 

What QBE Sydney Swans Academy Coach Colin O'Riordan said:
 
Max is very athletic. He's quick, agile and powerful and looks impressive when bursting out of congestion. He has really good follow up and loves to hunt the opposition and his closing speed is very good. Max has an X-factor about him. He's a really good kid who wants to learn at every opportunity.