Round-one boost for Freo as Saints lose ANOTHER star

St Kilda have added one other identify to their rising damage listing, with midfielder Jack Billings sidelined for eight weeks after fracturing his proper leg.

Billings, 27, was damage throughout Friday night’s pre-season practice-match defeat to Melbourne, with scans later revealing a hairline fracture to his proper fibula.

The Demons conflict was Billings’ first formal runout for the reason that participant underwent again surgical procedure late within the 2022 season.

“This is clearly a big blow for Jack who has worked hard over the summer to rejoin the group, recently completing a great month of training,” St Kilda’s performing normal supervisor of soccer David Misson mentioned in a press release.

“Despite the setback, we know Jack will attack his rehab to return to the field as soon as possible.

“For now, we’ll be doing everything we can to support him through this latest injury.”

St Kilda's Jack Billings.
Camera IconSt Kilda’s Jack Billings will miss the beginning of the AFL season after fracturing his proper leg. (Daniel Pockett/AAP PHOTOS) Credit: AAP

Billings must battle for house in Saints’ crowded sickbay alongside ahead Max King (shoulder), Jack Hayes (left foot), Matt Allison (foot) and Tim Membrey (knee).

St Kilda kick-off their AFL season by internet hosting Fremantle at Marvel Stadium on March 19.

Source: www.perthnow.com.au