Hamstring Strain(MTMJ)

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.

   11 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
6. 16 July

   Progress update

   Reassessment

   Return forecast brought forward from the club update — the coach says he needs to get through the week but is in good nick, putting him in line to return in Round 20. He's got to get through the week, but he's in pretty good nick

   Return revised: 1 Aug → 24 July

   AFL.com.au
7. 25 July

   Progress update

   Named at full-forward for Round 20 against North Melbourne, and listed among St Kilda's ins — first senior selection since the hamstring strain in May.

   Return revised: 24 July → 26 July

   zerohanger.com
8. R2026 July

   Returned to play

   Returned R20 vs NTH

   Returned after 11 fixtures missed

   Returned R20 — confirmed via lineup appearance.