Daniel Menzel celebrates a goal during his VFL comeback. Picture: Glenn Ferguson Source: Geelong Advertiser
GEELONG forward Daniel Menzel made a successful return to senior football yesterday in the VFL, with the Cats recording a 32-point win over Sandringham at Simonds Stadium.
Menzel, 21, made his comeback after a LARS procedure on his left knee in December -- his third knee surgery since 2011.
He played the first three quarters and worked his way into the match, finishing with eight disposals, including a third-quarter goal in the 15.21 (111) to 12.7 (79) win.
"(Menzel) was going pretty well and I think in that third quarter, he started to feel the game and the tackle pressure," Geelong coach Matthew Knights said.
"I said to the players at three-quarter time (that) it's not so much about today, it's the work he's done to get to this point to play and all the rehab, and the challenge he's had, both physically and mentally.
"Next week will be another step forward for him in regards to game time."
Dual premiership player Josh Hunt also returned for the Cats after battling glandular fever and shoulder niggles during the pre-season, racking up 13 touches including six marks and a goal.
While Knights complimented the 31-year-old's game, Hunt said it took a while to find his feet.
"After missing a whole heap of pre-season, (today was) just about getting out there and trying to get into some sort of match form and get some match fitness," Hunt said.
"It was a hard slog for the first half."
Hunt lauded the resilience of Menzel, particularly in his rigorous approach to his rehabilitation.
"(Menzel has) been unbelievable in his rehab, it's a credit to him," Hunt said.
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