Greater Western Sydney GIANTS midfielder Stephen Coniglio will miss the next four games after undergoing surgery on his thumb.

Coniglio had surgery this week to repair tendon damage in his right thumb. He was drafted by the GIANTS with selection number two in the 2011 NAB AFL Draft and has played nine of the club's first 10 matches.

GIANTS Football Manager Graeme Allan said: "Stephen has had an excellent season so far and is one of four GIANTS players who've already been nominated for the NAB AFL Rising Star.

"We look forward to him making a full recovery and being available to return to the side later next month."