Saints skipper Jack Steele will undergo surgery on Monday to repair a broken collarbone.

The 27-year-old suffered the injury in the third quarter of last night’s win over the Western Bulldogs.

The All-Australian returned to the field after the incident to play out the game, however scans last night revealed the true extent of his injury.

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“Jack’s as courageous as they come and to play out the game with a broken collarbone was a fantastic effort,” Acting General Manager of Football David Misson said.

“We’re looking at a four week recovery window for Jack.

As we’ve seen with our playing list so far this season, while injuries aren’t ideal, all we can control is our response and I’m sure another player will step up in Jack’s absence and seize the opportunity to contribute to the team.

- Acting General Manager of Football David Misson

“We’re hopeful that Jimmy Webster and Jack Bytel could be in the frame for a return this week, but we’ll just monitor their progress during the week and be guided by the medical advice.

“Either way, it’s a big week for our club and we’re confident that the 23 who get named on Saturday night for our 150th game will be match-fit and ready for the challenge.”

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