Nathan Jones Set For Extended Stint On Sidelines

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The club has confirmed that Melbourne co-captain Nathan Jones is set to miss more than a month of football after suffering a quad injury.

Jones was forced from the field in the club's win over the Western Bulldogs and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.

He played no part in the game after three-quarter time.

Jones was on a consecutive games streak of 109 before this injury - the second-longest in the AFL currently.