King's failed AFL comeback sours Saints' win over North

Camera IconSt Kilda's win over North Melbourne has been marred by Max King's injury on his long-awaited return. (Adam Trafford/AAP PHOTOS) Credit: AAPKing's failed AFL comeback sours Saints' win over NorthOliver CaffreyAAP26 July 2026, 3:33pmCopy linkShare storySt Kilda's vital 31-point win over North Melbourne has been soured by Max King failing to complete his first AFL game in 757 days.As Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera dragged the Saints to a 13.15 (93) to 8.14 (62) win with another Marvel Stadium masterclass, the club's golden hope up forward was unable to finish the match.King played less than 50 per cent of the game before leaving the field in the third quarter with hamstring tightness.He went to the rooms with medical staff and failed to appear again, with the Saints ruling him out at the…

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