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Roger Vaughan

Saints resigned to King's long-term AFL absence

St Kilda key forward Max King (R) is unlikely to return to the AFL until late this season. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Ross Lyon is resigned to St Kilda star Max King being sidelined until late this season, again stressing that it's short-term pain for a long-term AFL career.

Pointing to GWS's Coleman Medallist Jesse Hogan and retired Brisbane premiership star Joe Daniher, Lyon said King is another key forward who will need time to overcome injury before he hits his peak.

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