St Kilda's Max King ruled out for remainder of 2026 season after first AFL game in two years
St Kilda forward Max King has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 AFL season after suffering a hamstring injury in his first game back in two years. The club plans to support his recovery to ensure he is ready for a full pre-season in 2027.
Why it matters
King is a high-profile player on a long-term contract, and his recurring injury issues represent a significant setback for both the player and his club's competitive ambitions.
Max King has endured a wretched run with injury in recent years. ( Getty Images: Robert Cianflone )
St Kilda's Max King has been ruled out for the rest of the 2026 AFL season.
King suffered a hamstring injury in the win over North Melbourne over the weekend, his first AFL game in 757 days.
The 26-year-old has battled knee and soft-tissue injuries since 2024.
Link copied Share Share article Luckless St Kilda spearhead Max King's season is over after confirmation the key forward suffered a hamstring injury in his first AFL game in two years.
King left the field in the third quarter of the Saints' 13.15 (93) to 8.14 (62) win over North Melbourne, his first AFL appearance in 757 days, due to hamstring tightness.
Scans confirmed a strain to King's left hamstring, with St Kilda drawing a line through his season on Monday.
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