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Max King
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Hamstring Strain(MTMJ)

Hamstring · Muscle · Long-term injury

Injured
Est. return: Round 21 (1 Aug)

Timeline

  1. 2 May

    Occurred

    Left hamstring strain — sustained in second VFL game in six days against Carlton at Ikon Park, May 2, 2026. Kicked two early goals before leaving the field. Scans on Sunday confirmed significant strain. Expected ~6 weeks on the sidelines, return-to-play timeline includes a conditioning block. Sources: AFL.com.au, AAP.

    10 fixtures missed
  2. 11 May

    Reassessment

    Left hamstring strain — sustained in second VFL game in six days against Carlton at Ikon Park, May 2, 2026.

  3. 14 May

    Reassessment

    Max King | Hamstring | 6 weeks

    St Kilda FC
  4. 19 May

    Reassessment

    Max King - Hamstring injury, 4-5 weeks estimated return

    AFL.com.au
  5. 7 July

    Progress update

    Reassessment

    badly stale 13 June forecast moved to an early-August horizon; timeline unconfirmed. Max King | Conditioning | TBC

    Return revised: 13 June → 1 Aug

    AFL.com.au

Fixture impact

Season fixture context — rounds missed, at risk, and upcoming

R4
R5
R6
R7
R20
R21
R22
R23
R24
missedinjured in gamereturnedV/S/W affiliate returnat riskupcoming? projected returnbyeplayeddid not play

Sources