GIANTS draftee Brent Daniels will have a delayed start to 2018 after undergoing knee surgery.

The 18-year old is expected to be sidelined for 10-12 weeks due to an injury to his meniscus.

Daniels will return to the club with the rest of the GIANTS following the Christmas break to complete his rehabilitation.

Recruited from the Bendigo Pioneers, Daniels was selected by the GIANTS with pick 27 in last month’s NAB AFL Draft.