GEELONG coach Chris Scott has slammed the ill-discipline from his side that left the door ajar for Carlton to steal the unlikeliest of victories on Saturday night.
The Cats gave away 31 free kicks to allow the Blues within eight points in the final term, something Scott says will be high on the agenda ahead of next week's trip to Gold Coast.
Forward Tom Hawkins was responsible for seven infringements, while brain fades deep in defence infuriated Scott most.
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"I don't think we helped ourselves much, I thought we were undisciplined at times (and) gave them a chance to get into the game," Scott said post-match.
"(To) give away free kicks inside the opposition's forward 50, same as we did last week.
"Pick up the ball, throw it at a player after a free kick's given. It's pretty easy to explain.
"In a game where it's hard to score, it was slippery, it was a bit of a mess, just handing the opposition goals is costly.
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Defender Tom Stewart strengthened his All Australian credentials after 28 disposals and three contested marks but gave away a shot at goal deep in defence after throwing the ball at his opponent.
"Let's isolate one of them, Tom Stewart gave away a free kick on the boundary line that gives them a shot at goal," Scott said.
"I thought Tom was outstanding at times tonight, that's where the balance comes in.
"It's no good hanging a guy publicly for that sort of stuff, he's clear and the others are clear on how we've got to get better in that respect.
"We'll work up the chain to have a look at what we can do about it and counsel some of our players better than what we are at the moment."
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Scott said his players did little to overturn the disappointment of last week's loss to Essendon but credited the "outstanding" young defensive unit.
Jack Henry and Mark Blicavs joined Stewart in repelling Carlton's positive inside 50 count, made tougher after losing Harry Taylor before the start of the game.
Taylor re-injured his plantar fascia during Thursday's main training session but Scott is hopeful the setback won't result in another six-week layoff after his initial injury in round one.
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"There was actually a good chance that he might (have) come up," Scott said.
"It's not a situation where his plantar fascia will be much worse than it was.
"Not good enough to play this week but not a long-term thing based on the information I've been given."
Geelong will be hopeful defensive midfielder Scott Selwood returns in time to face the Suns after three weeks out with a back injury after the Cats again lost the centre clearance count against the Blues.
