I haven't read most of this thread cos I can't be bothered, but I really think the club and the list is in good shape and I'm not sure what people expect Scott to really be achieving at this point. 2 years ago half out team didn't exist in any discussion about a real Geelong best 22. This year we saw Kolo, Thurlow, Lang, Gregson, Cocky, Bews all show they can be top 22 players, we've seen Duncan, Blicavs, Murdoch (kinda), Guthrie, Caddy (kinda - I also believe Horlin-Smith will cement his spot next year) all improve from being somewhat carried to now actually doing most of the heavy lifting. We've seen guys like Clark and Stanley who will significantly improve our team when fit and hopefully we'll have Menzel and Vardy to do so also. With any of Danger, Henderson, SSelwood - that's a pretty decent list with good depth for a transitioning side.
Considering all the new names and instability of the team and trying to get a consistent 22, I think this is the 'messy' year we needed to have. Next year will be the real start of the building as a new team and then we can judge how well Scotty is going. Coaching isn't jut about gameday, it's guiding the team through the sea of drafts, retirements, trades, free agency, etc. and I think he's doing a good job. He's also still young and learning and getting better himself. I think our young team relate with him well and I doubt anyone could be doing a much better job in the same position