St Kilda forward Nicola Xenos is set to return to the Saints’ primary list, less than 12 months after rupturing her ACL.

Xenos was placed on the inactive list ahead of the 2026 season as she continued her rehabilitation from the knee injury sustained late in last year’s campaign.

After progressing strongly through her recovery, the 25-year-old has now been cleared to return to the primary list and will continue building towards a return to football.

Her return provides a welcome boost to the Saints’ forward stocks, following the recent announcement that Hannah Priest has played her final game for the season.