Josh Battle
2021 Stats
Goals
12
Behinds
9
Disposals
142
Kicks
108
Tackles
26
Done for season
Battle will miss the rest of the season with a stress injury in his ankle.
ANALYSIS
Battle hasn't played in a couple of weeks heading into Round 21 and he's been shut down with three games to go. In 14 games, Battle logged 13.3 disposals and 4.4 marks per game.
Battle hasn't played in a couple of weeks heading into Round 21 and he's been shut down with three games to go. In 14 games, Battle logged 13.3 disposals and 4.4 marks per game.
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Back in AFL side
Battle (ankle) will rejoin the lineup for Friday's semi-final clash with Richmond.
ANALYSIS
Battle sat out the elimination final last week because of the ankle injury he picked up in the home-and-away finale. Fortunately, the issue appears to be resolved and Battle will return to the lineup. He's listed as a full-forward for the contest alongside Dean Kent and Max King.
Battle sat out the elimination final last week because of the ankle injury he picked up in the home-and-away finale. Fortunately, the issue appears to be resolved and Battle will return to the lineup. He's listed as a full-forward for the contest alongside Dean Kent and Max King.
Won't play Saturday
Battle (ankle) won't play Saturday versus the Bulldogs, Chris Nice of the Saints official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Battle picked up the ankle issue in the home-and-away finale, leaving his status for the finals uncertain. Unfortunately, he won't be able to take part in the elimination final and will need to hope his team can take care of business without him for a chance to retake the field in 2020.
Battle picked up the ankle issue in the home-and-away finale, leaving his status for the finals uncertain. Unfortunately, he won't be able to take part in the elimination final and will need to hope his team can take care of business without him for a chance to retake the field in 2020.
Returns to lineup
Battle (concussion) will play in Saturday's match versus the Swans, Chris Nice of the Saints' official website reports
ANALYSIS
Battle's return to action is great news for St. Kilda, though the squad performed soundly without him last week. He's initially listed to come in at half forward alongside Bradley Hill and Tim Membrey.
Battle's return to action is great news for St. Kilda, though the squad performed soundly without him last week. He's initially listed to come in at half forward alongside Bradley Hill and Tim Membrey.
Out for Round 8
Battle (concussion) is ruled out for Round 8, AFLRatings.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Battle was forced to prematurely exit Monday's win over Adelaide due to a concussion. The issue will also cause him to sit out Round 8 against Port Adelaide, and he'll need to fully clear the concussion protocol before ultimately returning to action.
Battle was forced to prematurely exit Monday's win over Adelaide due to a concussion. The issue will also cause him to sit out Round 8 against Port Adelaide, and he'll need to fully clear the concussion protocol before ultimately returning to action.
Exits with concussion
Battle was removed from St Kilda's 78-55 win over Adelaide on Monday after being diagnosed with a concussion.
ANALYSIS
Battle recorded two disposals, two marks and two tackles before exiting with the head injury. He'll need to clear the concussion protocol in order to suit up in St Kilda's Round 8 match July 25 versus Port Adelaide.
Battle recorded two disposals, two marks and two tackles before exiting with the head injury. He'll need to clear the concussion protocol in order to suit up in St Kilda's Round 8 match July 25 versus Port Adelaide.