AFL News: Dan Menzel and Jordan Murdoch removed from list by Geelong, Daniel Menzel removed from list

GEELONG withdrew Daniel Menzel and Jordan Murdoch from the list prior to the filing date of the first list.

Menzel overcame four knee reconstructions in his days at the Cats, scoring 136 goals in 73 games.

The 27-year-old had his first break with the LCA in the 2011 qualifier final against Hawthorn. He will return only four years later, during the 2015 round 22.

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"Dan's perseverance and resilience in undergoing four major knee operations and coming back as he has been is honoring his professional ethic and mental toughness," said Simon Lloyd, Geelong's general manager of football. .

The Cats forward was significantly reduced in anticipation of the 2017 qualifier final against Richmond, but returned the following week to score two goals in Geelong's Sydney victory.

Menzel has started 27 goals in 13 appearances in the blue and white circles this season.

2008 West Coast Eagles Premier Xavier Ellis tweeted his support behind Menzel, saying he deserved a spot on another club's AFL list.

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"Am I the only member of the Dan Menzel team?" Wrote Ellis.

"I think that one of the few average attackers who make the defenders bad are really shaken. Do not get me wrong, he does not win a prize, but surely deserves a place on a team. Even me, I lasted eleven years. "

Murdoch played 108 games with the Cats after his debut in 2012.

"Jordan has shown tremendous commitment and dedication within his club and we thank him for his efforts over the past seven years," said Lloyd.

"Everyone in the club wishes Daniel and Jordan a lot of success in their future endeavors."