New Sydney AFL recruit Dan Menzel won't resume training until February after undergoing groin surgery.
The former Geelong forward had some groin issues last season.
He was delisted by the Cats but handed an AFL lifeline by the Swans last month.
The Swans website said 27-year-old Menzel underwent groin surgery last week..
"It's been well documented that Dan had some issues with his groin this year," Sydney head of football Charlie Gardiner said.
"So we wanted to get on top of it now rather than it potentially become an issue during next season.
"The medical team identified an opportunity to potentially improve Dan's output and his durability longer term.
"The surgery was performed last week, which went well.
"We know Dan is a real professional who will do everything required in his rehab and we're confident he'll make a successful return to training in February."
Menzel played 73 games across nine seasons with Geelong, having his career stalled and interrupted by four knee reconstructions.
