St Kilda midfielder Jack Steele will undergo scans in the coming days after dislocating his kneecap at training on Thursday.

Steele walked unassisted from the field after copping a knock in a tackle, but has been ruled out of Saturday’s clash with the Gold Coast Suns.

General Manager of Football Simon Lethlean said a timeline on his return would depend on the result of scans.

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“We will know more once we have the results of the scans as to just how much footy he will miss,” Lethlean said.

“It’s obviously a disappointing blow for Jack and for the team but hopefully it’s an injury that doesn’t keep him out for too long.”

“We have learnt this year that there is no benefit in being frustrated by injuries outside of our control. We will instead be focusing on who can step up through the midfield in Jack absence.”