Mattaes Phillipou is in contention to return to football this week, only needing to pass a fitness test to be eligible for selection.
The 19-year-old aggravated a hip injury in the Saints’ Round 18 clash against Adelaide and was expected to miss up to four weeks, however is in the frame to have potentially halved that recovery period.
“It’s a real credit to our rehab staff and to Mattaes’ professionalism that he’s even close to being in a position to return to play,” EGM Football David Misson said.
“There are still a few boxes to tick at training this week, but we’re hopeful that barring any surprises he’ll play this weekend.”
Marcus Windhager is also flying through rehab, with his return to play timeline down to two weeks.
Zaine Cordy (adductor) and Max Hall (back) still have some time remaining on their recovery, while Liam Henry is recovering after surgery on his knee last week.
| Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
Mattaes Phillipou |
Hip |
Test
Mattaes Phillipou is set for a stretch on the sidelines recovering from a hip complaint. Read Article |
|
Zaine Cordy |
Adductor | 1-2 weeks |
|
Max Hall |
Back | 1-3 weeks |
|
Marcus Windhager |
Hamstring |
2 weeks
Marcus Windhager will spend time recovering from a hamstring strain sustained during St Kilda's match against Sydney. Read Article |
|
Seb Ross |
Calf |
3-4 weeks
Seb Ross will miss several weeks after suffering a significant calf strain. Read Article |
|
Brad Crouch |
Knee | TBC |
|
Jack Hayes |
Knee | TBC |
|
Liam Henry |
Knee |
Season
Liam Henry will miss the remainder of the season after injuring his knee against West Coast. |
|
Max King |
Knee |
Season
Max King will miss the remainder of the 2024 season as he recovers from a PCL tear. Read Article |
|
James Van Es |
Ankle |
Season
James Van Es has been moved to the inactive list following ankle surgery. Read Article |
Mattaes Phillipou
Mattaes Phillipou is set for a stretch on the sidelines recovering from a hip complaint.
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Marcus Windhager
Marcus Windhager will spend time recovering from a hamstring strain sustained during St Kilda's match against Sydney.
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Seb Ross
Seb Ross will miss several weeks after suffering a significant calf strain.
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Liam Henry
Liam Henry will miss the remainder of the season after injuring his knee against West Coast.
Max King
Max King will miss the remainder of the 2024 season as he recovers from a PCL tear.
Read Article
James Van Es
James Van Es has been moved to the inactive list following ankle surgery.
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