Swan Jones to miss 4-6 weeks of AFL

Impressive young Sydney defender Zak Jones will miss the next four to six weeks after suffering an ankle injury against Hawthorn last Thursday.

Young Sydney defender Zak Jones's breakthrough AFL season has been stalled by an ankle injury. (AAP)

Young Sydney defender Zak Jones's breakthrough AFL season has been stalled by an ankle injury, which will sideline him for at least a month.

He suffered a high-ankle sprain in the game against Hawthorn at the SCG last Thursday and could miss up to six weeks.

Jones 21, started a season in the Swans side for the first time and has impressed with his dash, playing in 14 of their first 16 games.