St Kilda's Max King is set for more surgery on his troublesome knee, which could delay his return.
King hasn't been sighted in 2025, playing his last game against Port Adelaide in Round 16 last year.
The 24-year-old was set for an interrupted start to the new campaign anyway, but has run into consistent roadblocks with the upcoming procedure set to help relieve some pain.
King suffered the injury in the intra-club on February 7 and has been sidelined since.
St Kilda EGM of Football David Misson wouldn't reveal the timeline of his return, but is hopeful to get more clarity post the operation.
Max King is headed for more knee surgery.
The Saints key forward met with his surgeon today. Heโll undergo his second knee arthroscope in six weeks.Timeline TBC but likely 4+ weeks with another training block needed.
Yet to play since re-signing till 2032 @7NewsMelbourne @7AFLโ Mitch Cleary (@cleary_mitch) April 16, 2025
"Max King will undergo an arthroscope tomorrow to address an ongoing knee issue," Misson said.
"The aim of the surgery is to remove the pain Max has been experiencing. We understand the interest in Max; however, ask his privacy is respected at this time.
"Once we have more clarity on Max's recovery, we'll look to share a return-to-play timeline."
King is contracted until the end of 2032. He has not played since signing the monster contract.
St Kilda will play the Western Bulldogs on Sunday night.
