SYDNEY could be without young gun Will Hayward for a number of weeks after he broke his jaw in a nasty collision during Saturday's clash against Carlton.

The 20-year-old was attempting to grab the ball when he clashed with Carlton veteran Kade Simpson and hit the turf.

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Hayward has played 43 matches since being drafted with pick No.21 in 2016.

Swans veteran Jarrad McVeigh also joined the casualty ward when he hurt his right quad at a kick-in late in the contest.

McVeigh holds his quad after the kick-in. Picture: AFL Photos