St Kilda Saints hope Max King can return against Carlton Blues, Sydney Swans already miss Lance Buddy Franklin

Along with King’s looming return, fellow key forward Tim Membrey is back from a knee injury, and the Saints on Tuesday night successfully challenged Anthony Caminiti’s one-game striking ban at the tribunal.

It is a pleasant change in fortune for St Kilda, whose wretched luck with injuries has been particularly glaring among their key forwards.

“Our kids have been incredible. It’s been a bit of a saga … maybe things are coming together at the right time of the year,” Lyon said.

While…