GOLD Coast midfielder Harley Bennell will miss at least another two matches after aggravating his calf injury.

Bennell re-injured himself while trying to prove his fitness for last weekend's round two match against Fremantle in Perth.

The 21-year-old flyer will now be sidelined until at least round four and the Suns' home clash with defending premiers Hawthorn.

"Unfortunately I pulled up sore again last week," Bennell told the Suns' website.

"It has been a pretty frustrating start to the season, but all I can do is concentrate on getting it right.

"There is still plenty of football to be played this year and that's why it's important to get it right."

Bennell has struggled to overcome the injury since first succumbing to it during the pre-season and Suns' football manager Marcus Ashcroft believes giving Bennell a rest is the best option.

"We believe by stepping back and giving him a couple of weeks to get it right, will give him the best chance at ensuring he plays plenty of football in 2014," Ashcroft said.