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<\/a><\/p>\nA right hamstring halted St Kilda SSP trialist Oskar Ainsworth’s quest for a list spot at Moorabbin.<\/p>\n
Ainsworth’s injury opens the door for five-game former Essendon player Tex Wanganeen<\/a>, the cousin of star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera<\/a>, to claim the final list spot.<\/p>\n After spending 2022-2024 at Essendon, Wanganeen played for VFL club Port Melbourne in 2025.<\/p>\n Wanganeen’s pre-season has been interrupted by a shoulder injury, with St Kilda having until February 20 before the SSP closes.<\/p>\n The Saints have the option of inviting another player to compete for the final list spot with Wanganeen.<\/p>\n Ainsworth, a powerful forward who last year represented Western Jets and Vic Metro, was trialing for St Kilda’s final list position alongside Wanganeen across summer, but a hamstring injury in December stalled him and he suffered a similar injury when he returned to training in mid-January.<\/p>\n It’s understood Ainsworth has avoided surgery but is set for three months on the sidelines.<\/p>\n He is set to sign for St Kilda’s VFL side.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n
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