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Max King one of three Saints down in loss to Demons

St Kilda forward Max King has suffered a shoulder injury in the Saints' AFL loss to Melbourne. (Morgan Hancock/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

St Kilda are counting the cost of a 21-point defeat to Melbourne after losing Max King to a dislocated shoulder - as well as Seb Ross and Zaine Cordy to separate injuries - in what could be a savage blow to their AFL finals chances.

Christian Petracca kicked four goals as the Demons posted a 12.7 (79) to 8.10 (58) victory at Marvel Stadium on Saturday night, lifting them one win clear of the chasing pack in the race for a top-four position.

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