JACK Sinclair will stay on St Kilda’s senior list after the AFL reviewed its interpretation to the rule around players returning from long-term injuries.

Sinclair was set to return to the rookie list after Seb Ross’ reinstatement to the senior list from the long-term injury list.

Sinclair was one of three rookies elevated in April, along with Adam Schneider and Ahmed Saad after Daniel Markworth, Arryn Siposs and Ross were all placed on the long-term injury list.

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Sinclair was named as the direct replacement for Ross, Saad replaced Markworth and Schneider had replaced Siposs.

With Ross returning from a hamstring injury to play at VFL level this weekend, the club had been told Sinclair was the only player who could be relegated, despite becoming a mainstay in the St Kilda team since his round one debut.

But following ongoing discussions between the club and the AFL, Saad will now be the player to return to the rookie list, allowing Sinclair to continue to play in the senior team for the time being.

Sinclair has played all seven games this year for a total of seven goals, making him the second-highest goal scorer for the Saints this year.

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