Nicholas Coffield Biography

Nick Coffield is set for another significant stint on the sidelines after dislocating his shoulder in the Bulldogs' win over Gold Coast at Mars Stadium.

The 24-year-old will undergo surgery on Wednesday after meeting with a surgeon.

Nick Coffield is closing in on a return to full fitness after missing the entire 2022 campaign due to a knee reconstruction.

"I'm almost fully back with the group. I'm doing some drills now, so it is coming along pretty well. I'm not doing contact yet, but it is all on track and on time so far," Coffield said.

"If all goes to plan, January is when I'll be back with the group completely. By the time we start match sim, I should be good to go."

Nick Coffield's 2022 season is over after scans confirm a torn ACL suffered at training.

Nick Coffield hopes to take the next step as an AFL player in 2019 after a whirlwind debut season in 2018.

"My first half of the year was pretty different to the second half; not playing many games towards the back end of the season," he said.

"You've got to take it in your stride, pick up stuff along the way and not get too down, because you've got a long career hopefully, if all goes well, but you've got to stay mature and move on."

Hunter Clark and Nick Coffield both sign new two-year contract extensions with St Kilda to remain at the club until the end of 2021.

"We're really excited to have Nick and Hunter commit long-term to the club," Saints football manager Simon Lethlean said.

"Both have a bright future in the game and we're looking forward to watching them grow as players and young men over the next four years.

"From the moment they walked in the door at the beginning of pre-season, they have really attacked their training and sought to soak up as much as they can from their coaches and the senior players."

Nicholas Coffield makes his AFL debut for St Kilda at Docklands Stadium with 18 disposals (12 kicks and 6 handballs), 6 marks and a goal in a 49-point loss to Adelaide.