Having won their past three games against the Brisbane Lions, Carlton and Port Adelaide, the Kangaroos will enjoy some time off thanks to the split round, before turning their attention to the Cats.
“We’ll have a normal next two or three days in terms of our recovery,” Scott said after his men defeated the Power by six goals at Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
“The players will have Wednesday to Sunday off. It’s as important to give them a mental break from footy as it is to give them a physical break.”
The match against Geelong will be a particularly important gauge for the Roos, as they have been thrashed by St Kilda, Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs; all teams that sit alongside the Cats in the top eight this season.
“I’m really confident that our guys will give a good account of themselves against any opposition now,” Scott said.
“Previously, the good sides have got hold of us because they’ve kicked multiple goals. When we’ve made mistakes we’ve really been punished.
“Now we’re holding up a lot better under that sort of pressure.”
Scott says the North Melbourne players won’t be intimidated by Geelong.
“I think they’re a very proud group and the young players in particular, they know no fear,” he said.
“They’ll go down there and absolutely see it as a great challenge to play against one of the great sides of all time.
Scott has his own playing career as a none-too-distant reference of how young teams can build into dynasties.
In 2003, Scott's Lions thrashed the Cats at home, a team that had had the nucleus of the champion outfit seen in 2010.
“[It turns out] there was about 16 or 17 superstars playing for Geelong that day," the coach said.
“I see it as an opportunity for our young players to go and play against the best and taken them on, and really get a good indication of where they’re at.
“They want to be great players, our players, and you can’t find out where you’re at unless you play against the best.”
