St Kilda Sets Late-January Training Return After Minor Knee Procedure for Max King

Overview

• St Kilda confirmed the key forward recently had another minor operation on his right knee and is slated to rejoin full training at the end of January.
• King has not played at AFL level since mid-to-late 2024 and he missed the entire 2025 season with the persistent knee issue.
• The club’s 2025 medical program included multiple knee surgeries for King, including a mid-season repair to the medial area.
• St Kilda’s broader injury update lists Mason Wood (calf) and Alex Dodson (hamstring) sidelined, with Tom De Koning (calf) expected to resume full training after the Christmas break and Jack Silvagni progressing from a groin issue.
• Dan Butler, Ryan Byrnes, Mitch Owens, Dougal Howard and Paddy Dow have returned to full training, and King remains contracted to the Saints through 2032 after a six-year extension signed in 2024.