‘An icon of the game’: Scott defends Selwood’s reputation after punch, stomp

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Geelong Cats coach Chris Scott has defended Joel Selwood after the Cats skipper was widely criticised for two incidents from his side’s win over the Western Bulldogs. via The Age Real Footy AFL GeelongCats WesternBulldogs

“He handles it [criticism] like the ultimate pro. It won’t have any bearing on him at all,” Scott said.“The broader issue over the long term, if people are saying with a straight face that that tarnishes his reputation, I think that reflects more on them than it does on him.”clear David Mackay for his collision with St Kilda’s Hunter Clark

. The case was seen as potentially a landmark ruling for the tribunal if Mackay had been found guilty. “I thought the debate for the game was positive rather than negative … I don’t think it necessarily answered the debate one way or the other, but it is clear it is one we need to keep having,” Scott said.The Cats head to the Gabba on Thursday to play Brisbane in a preliminary final re-match.

“We like the ground, we like the environment, albeit with a bit of trepidation because of the quality of the opposition,” Scott said of the match. “I think the two clubs are developing a healthy rivalry. I emphasise the word healthy ... I wouldn’t describe it as spiteful personally, that wasn’t my takeaway from that game. But I can understrand how other people might have that view.”

 

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