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St Kilda young gun Hugh Goddard will miss the remainder of 2017 with a toe injury, the Saints confirmed on Friday.

Goddard will undergo surgery to repair ligaments in his big toe, after suffering the injury in the VFL two weeks ago.

He had been on the comeback trail from an Achilles tear, which saw him sidelined for nearly 12 months.

St Kilda general manager of football performance said the club was fully behind Goddard's latest recovery.

“The way in which Hugh approached his rehabilitation last season was first class and testament to his professionalism," he told saints.com.au.

“The new injury is unrelated to the Achillies but unfortunately means another extended break on the sidelines which we are certain he will approach in the same manner.

“He remains an important member of our playing group and we will make sure he is well supported to overcome this setback.”

St Kilda aim to have Goddard fully fit for the start of the next pre-season.

The 20-year-old has played nine games for the Saints.