Injury Update: Max King

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Sydney key forward Max King will miss the start of the 2026 season. 

Recent scans showed that he has a stress fracture in his back. 

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King is expected to be sidelined for up to 6 months.

“Max was experiencing some back pain and unfortunately scans yesterday revealed he has developed a stress injury in his lower back,” 

“While it is disappointing for Max as a young player, he is a very hard worker, and we feel he will do everything he can to get back to full fitness as soon as possible.” Sydney Head of AFL Football Leon Cameron.

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Sydney will likely provide updates during his rehabilitation period. 

King was selected at pick 49 in the 2025 AFL Draft by the Swans. 

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