Scans have confirmed that young Saints defender, Nathan Wright has suffered a broken fibula during the match against Adelaide at Etihad Stadium yesterday.

Wright will undergo surgery later today and is anticipated to miss 10-12 weeks.

"Obviously, this is a disappointing injury for Nathan - especially after he had started the season so positively - but we expect that Nathan's outstanding commitment to his football will see him return to the Saints team later in 2014," St Kilda Head of Football Chris Pelchen said.