Geelong coach Chris Scott says the Cats will stand by Daniel Menzel Shattering news for young Cat, Daniel Menzel, with confirmation he needs a fourth knee reconstruction. Injury-plagued Geelong forward Daniel Menzel will be given every chance to get back out onto the field. GEELONG coach Chris Scott has spoken about the devastation of another serious knee injury for young forward Daniel Menzel, describing it as one of the toughest days he's ever had in football. Menzel and the Cats will explore all options as he confronts the need for a fourth knee reconstruction in less than two years. The 21-year-old went down on Saturday in his second game back in the VFL after have LARS surgery on his left knee in December. Scott said today that a decision would not be rushed into, but was expected to be made within the coming days. "Without wanting to exaggerate, I think it was the hardest day I've had in footy," Scott said. It's devastating for all of us and right at the moment, we as a football club, are all for one. It's really hard to comment on what's going to happen from here because we've got to do all the investigation that's required and sit down with Dan and go through the pros and cons of every option, but one thing we can be unequivocal on is that we are committed to him, as long as it takes. We will stand by Dan with everything we've got. The Cats face the Western Bulldogs this Saturday night, with James Kelly set to return after two weeks out with an achilles injury. Midfielder George Horlin-Smith has won this week's Rising Star nomination for his impressive performance against Sydney on Friday night. Horlin-Smith had seven clearances and 15 contested possessions against the Swans in just his fifth senior game.