"He could miss the remainder of the 2026 season, which has eight games left."
Injury Report: St Kilda Hit Hard in Round 15 Loss
St Kilda co-captain Jack Sinclair and recruit Tom De Koning sustained injuries during the team's round 15 loss to the Western Bulldogs. Rowan Marshall, who also sustained an injury during the match, has been cleared of serious damage.
Jack Sinclair (Calf)
Sinclair was assisted from the field in the opening minutes of the match. Scans conducted on Monday morning confirmed he has a high-grade calf injury. He was cleared of an Achilles tendon rupture.
Medical staff expect him to miss an extended period, and his condition will be reassessed in the coming weeks. He could miss the remainder of the 2026 season, which has eight games left.
Tom De Koning (Ribs and Lung)
De Koning sustained the injury before half-time. He remained in hospital on Sunday night after scans revealed two fractured ribs and a punctured lung.
Initial assessment showed no internal damage, but re-evaluation at half-time led to further testing. He will continue to seek specialist advice, and an update is expected after the club's mid-season bye. He is expected to miss games.
Rowan Marshall (Shoulder)
Marshall injured his shoulder during the match. He returned to the field with taping and finished the game. Precautionary scans on Monday cleared him of serious injury. He will be reassessed after the bye.
Team Context
Following the round 15 loss, St Kilda sits one game outside the wildcard spots. The club has a bye before facing Essendon in round 17.
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