PORT ADELAIDE returns to Adelaide Oval on Saturday evening to host a Geelong side whose coach says is still a “work in progress.”
Despite a five-goal win against the Bombers last Saturday, Geelong coach Chris Scott highlighted the Cats’ inaccuracy in front of goal in a post-match press conference.
Following an impressive opening round victory against reigning premiers Hawthorn, Scott said inconsistent performances could cost them.
"I don't think it's good enough to say, 'That's OK because we generated the shots, we just missed them,' or make sure we kick them next week. Poor conversion has hurt better teams than us,” Scott said.
"But we feel like we're building. We know we've got a lot to improve on, and today's not a performance we're going to get too carried away with, there's a lot to work on. We're a work in progress.”
The Geelong coach said conversion is an area the Cats need to work on ahead of their clash against the Power this Saturday.
Ollie Wines mirrored this message during a press conference last week, following Port Adelaide’s 61-point win to the same team in Round 3.
“Our skill efficiency is something we’re really trying to nail, you can’t afford to make mistakes,” Wines said.
The talented midfielder said Port Adelaide’s game plan has a strong focus on disposal efficiency, in order to convert wins and earn back the respect of its supporters.
“Next week we go back to Adelaide Oval to play a really good team in Geelong and we’ve just got to be ready for the battle, because if we’re not, we’ll find ourselves in a difficult position again,” Ken Hinkley said.
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