St Kilda Football Club can confirm Max King suffered a hamstring strain during Saturday’s VFL match, with scans today confirming the injury. 

The key forward is expected to spend approximately six weeks on the sidelines, with his return-to-play timeline to include a conditioning block. 

Paddy Dow suffered a concussion in the latter stages of the VFL game and will now enter the AFL’s concussion protocols for a minimum of 12 days.

Scans have also confirmed a low-grade hamstring strain for Dan Butler in last night’s match against Carlton, with the small forward expected to miss approximately three to four weeks.

“It’s unfortunate for Max, particularly given the work he’s put in to return to play,” General Manager of Football Lenny Hayes said.

“We’re not going to take any risks with Max given his recent injury history. He’ll now focus on completing his rehab and conditioning block to ensure he’s in a strong position when he returns. 

“Dan’s is a low-grade strain, so we expect him to progress well across the next few weeks to get himself back.

“Paddy joins Jack Higgins on the sidelines with concussion and we’ll now work through the mandated protocols over the coming period. ”

The club will provide further updates in this week’s injury update.