St Kilda quartet Liam Henry, Marcus Windhager, Anthony Caminiti, and Rowan Marshall have all undergone post-season surgeries to set themselves up for a strong pre-season.
Henry (knee), Windhager (hamstring), Caminiti (shoulder), and Marshall (wrist) are all recovering well and are expected to be back to full training capacity before Christmas or shortly thereafter.
The former Docker hurt his knee in late July, with the Saints ruling him out for the remainder of the season following scans that revealed significant cartilage damage.
Windhager's hamstring injury was reaggravated a month ago at training just as he was making a bid to return to the senior side late in the season.
Key forward Caminiti was sent to consult with specialists regarding his injured shoulder late last month after copping another injury against Geelong.
As for ruckman Marshall, the impressive Saint battled bravely through the wrist injury that he carried throughout the season but has ultimately decided the correct course of action is to have surgery.
EGM of Football David Misson spoke on the quartet of stars.
"We're pleased to get players in for surgery nice and early as we prepare for 2025," Missonย said.
"By getting these players stuck into their rehab programs at this time, it allows them to be best placed when pre-season starts, which we know can have huge impact when it comes to the season proper.
"We look forward to watching the progress these players make over the spring and can't wait to welcome them back alongside their teammates."
Star forward Max King is also expected to join full training before Christmas as he overcomes his knee injury.
King suffered a posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tear at the start of July and will be a welcome sight for Saints fans.
