King's Comeback Cut Short: A Cautionary Tale of Injuries in Modern Football The news that Max King's season is over due to a hamstring injury serves as a stark reminder of the fragile nature of professional footballers' bodies.
The 26 year old St Kilda spearhead was making his first AFL appearance in two years, and it's a cruel twist of fate that he'll now miss the rest of the season.
King's prolonged absence from the field has been well documented, with knee injuries and soft tissue concerns plaguing him since signing a significant contract until 2032.