Max King has inked a fresh eight-year deal, set to call RSEA Park home until at least the end of 2032.

King, already contracted until the end of 2026, was happy to put pen to paper on an extension, noting there was no hesitation in re-committing to the Saints.

“I’m pumped to be here for a few more years, I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else,” King said.

“I love playing for this club - I love the coaches, I love the boys, and I have a lot of faith in the direction we’re going.

“I feel so connected to the club and I’m really excited for the opportunity we have to make history – it’s something that is front of mind all the time.

“The playing group, particularly as a few of us have gotten older, you look around and think that this is our chance. We don’t want to waste years or a single opportunity to take this club forward.

“I want to do my bit and contribute. We have a lot of good leaders at the club, and I want to be with them driving change.”

A key figure in Ross Lyon’s forward line, the lifelong Sainter faced an interrupted 2024 campaign, including a shortened pre-season on the back of his second shoulder reconstruction in 12 months. His season was then abruptly cut short, with the 24-year-old tearing his PCL in Round 16. 

“We’ve long seen Max as a key part of this club’s future, but it feels great to have now made it official,” Executive General Manager of Football David Misson said. 

“Max’s athleticism and skill is undeniable and, despite playing one of the hardest roles on the field, we’ve seen his incremental growth continue in recent years.

“Off the field, Max is clearly invested in what we’re building, and we look forward to watching him continue to grow into an influential and respected leader of this footy club.”

Drafted with pick No. 4 in the 2018 national draft, King was the Saints' leading goalkicker in 2021 and 2022, amassing a collective 90 goals in 42 games. Additionally, the 202cm forward was featured in the AFL Players’ Association 22Under22 squad in 2020, 2021 and 2022.