St Kilda defender Dylan Roberton has copped one of the more bizarre pre-season injuries you will come across.

Roberton was playing cricket inside the Saints' gym when he was hit in the testicles by the tennis ball.

The defender fell to the ground immediately in pain and even had to be taken to hospital, needing four to six stitches.

Watch the incident via Roberton's Instagram account below:

 

When you misjudge a @shanesavage05 slower ball. 🏏 🥜 #bowlingshane

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