Overview
- Max King left a VFL match at Ikon Park before halftime with left hamstring soreness, prompting St Kilda to rule him out for the day.
- He had kicked two early goals in his second VFL game in six days as he pushed for an AFL recall from the reserves pathway.
- The club described the issue as “hamstring awareness,” and the severity remains under assessment.
- King has not played at AFL level since Round 16, 2024 after knee and calf problems stalled his return.
- He is contracted through 2032 with 159 goals in 83 games since his 2020 debut, and the latest scare drew fresh sympathy from supporters.