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AFL unable to prevent Wright-style collisions: Simpson

West Coast coach Adam Simpson believes there will always be incidents where players brace for contact at the last second, potentially injuring opponents.

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Bombers back Wright ahead of tribunal hearing

Essendon forward Peter Wright will front the AFL Tribunal over a rough conduct charge, but Archie Perkins has declared his teammate is a fair player.

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Saints to challenge King ban at AFL Tribunal

St Kilda spearhead Max King will join Essendon forward Peter Wright at the AFL Tribunal after challenging his one-match ban for rough conduct.

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Saints' King facing one-match AFL ban for rough conduct

St Kilda spearhead Max King kicked three goals in an influential display against Collingwood but faces suspension for a high bump on Finlay Macrae.

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Dangerfield lifts Geelong to tight win over Saints

St Kilda threatened to pull off an incredible comeback until Geelong skipper Patrick Dangerfield stepped up to kick the match-winning goal in an AFL thriller.

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Star Cats defender De Koning approaching 'peak'

Geelong premiership defender Sam De Koning is set to return to being one of the AFL's best stoppers after having an interrupted 2023 campaign.

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Membrey, King set to rekindle Saints partnership

Tim Membrey and Max King rarely played together for St Kilda last season but are on track to resume their dangerous attacking partnership in 2024.

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Shoulder injury ends Saints star Max King's AFL season

Another serious shoulder injury will sideline Max King for the rest of the AFL season in a huge setback for St Kilda as they chase a finals berth.

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Max King one of three Saints down in loss to Demons

Max King has hurt his troublesome left shoulder in the opening seconds as St Kilda fell to a 21-point loss against fellow AFL top-four hopefuls Melbourne.

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St Kilda overruns Sydney to spoil Lance Franklin party

St Kilda has denied Sydney star Lance Franklin a fairytale finish in his 350th match with a hard-fought 14-point victory at the SCG.

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Saints coach Lyon wants physical support for King

Max King kicked four goals on return from injury last week but needs more support from his St Kilda teammates against physical opponents, coach Ross Lyon says.

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St Kilda edge brave GWS for AFL victory

St Kilda held on for a 12-point victory over GWS in a tight contest in which the lead changed hands 13 times and spearhead Max King kicked four goals.

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Tough conversations at St Kilda after defeat to Crows

St Kilda are coming off a bruising 52-point AFL loss to Adelaide and speedster Brad Hill admits there were some tough conversations with coach Ross Lyon.

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GWS skipper Greene back to take on Saints, King

GWS star Toby Greene has overcome an ankle injury and will return in the AFL clash with a St Kilda side that includes Max King, Jade Gresham and Jimmy Webster.

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From Collingwood to Hawthorn, your AFL team's position after nine rounds summed up in two paragraphs

Want a quick rundown on where your team is at after nine rounds of the AFL season? From flag favourites Collingwood to potential wooden spooners Hawthorn, Andrew McGarry sums up each side.

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Saints' selection headache as Membrey nears recovery

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon faces an "interesting decision" as the returning Tim Membrey jostles with the Saints' in-form young forwards for a place in the side.

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Wood eases Saints injury concerns ahead of Suns game

While Jimmy Webster has joined St Kilda's long injury list, in-form utility Mason Wood and Liam Stocker have been cleared to play against Gold Coast.

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King influence key as Saints backs seek to shade Suns

Max King hasn't featured this season because of a shoulder injury but he could play a role in St Kilda's planning for a clash with twin brother Ben King.

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St Kilda rediscover relevance playing typical Ross Lyon football with a twist

The returned coach has made great strides with his team unbeaten during the opening three rounds and top of the AFL ladder

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Bevo's Bulldogs on guard for stopgap Saints mix

St Kilda are still without injured forwards Max King and Tim Membrey but the Western Bulldogs defenders won't let their guard down in their round-two clash.

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Dockers star Walters misses out on Ross Lyon reunion

Fremantle are taking a careful approach with Michael Walters, deciding the veteran will make his comeback from an Achilles injury via the WAFL.

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Saints likely to debut Phillipou, Caminiti against Freo

Despite St Kilda's heavy injury toll coming into round one, returning coach Ross Lyon remains buoyant about his side's prospects against Fremantle.

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Saints lose Windhager in AFL practice win over Essendon

Promising youngster Marcus Windhager lasted just a few minutes before breaking his right hand in St Kilda's 35-point AFL practice match win over Essendon.

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Saints aim to expand attack beyond King

St Kilda defender Callum Wilkie can see long-term benefits to Max King's absence, with the key forward ruled out for at least a month of the AFL season.

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Saints' King to miss start of AFL season

Ross Lyon will start his first season back at St Kilda without key forward Max King, who requires a left shoulder reconstruction following a mishap at training.

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