St Kilda Football Club advises that, following consultation with his doctors and specialists, Paddy McCartin has been placed on the long-term injury list.

General Manager of Football Simon Lethlean said McCartin was still experiencing concussion symptoms, ruling him out of a return this season. 

READ: Round 10 Injury Report

“Paddy’s symptoms are slowly improving but while they still linger, we are unable to put a time-frame on his return,” Lethlean said.

“Given he isn’t able to train at a high intensity at present, being able to complete the necessary training to return to playing matches before the end of the season now appears unlikely. 

Our focus first and foremost is on Paddy’s health and well-being and ensuring that he becomes symptom free. 

“Once that occurs we will be in a position to put a more accurate timeframe on his return to training this year and his program and plans for the 2019/20 pre-season.”

With McCartin placed on the long term injury list, the club will now have an option to participate in Monday’s pre-season draft should it identify a player that it wishes to select.