No, you're taking what I've said completely out of context. Bomber, as well as several other contributing coaches at the GFC, take credit for what that group developed into. Not Chris Scott, not any other coach for that matter. Do keep in mind that Bomber had 7 odd seasons as coach before he won a premiership with Geelong. He was there when the likes of Chapman and SJ were first drafted to the club, and not simply when they were at the peak or nigh of their careers. He literally saw them develop from high school graduates to double premiership players and Norm Smith Medallists. That is a process easier observed and said than done and a process that proves your worth as a coach; in this day and age I'll call it goodwill, if I may. Scott has this current group on his hands, and luckily enough for him some very, very talented players remaining from our dynasty days. Like I said he has perfect opportunity to prove himself.
There is a difference between a coach coming into a side at its peak in both footballing ability and ambition, and a coach coming into a young side on the rebuild. Thompson walked into and developed as a coach with the latter. Scott walked into the former and now has the chance to follow in Bomber's footsteps.
Not only do I wholly believe that they would not be where they are now if they didn't begin their careers at Geelong, but you'll find that retired Cats players would agree with me. Bartel was always promising, and he acted on his potential in 2007 in one of the most talented Cats sides of all time. Do I think he would have won that Brownlow had he played for, say a Melbourne? Possibly but highly unlikely. Johnson we all know had the talent but his career was very much on the line in early 2007, and he wasn't exactly the most responsible of players. You'll even find excerpts on BF in late 2006/early 2007 roasting Johnson. Ablett had legend status flowing through his blood, but as Mooney and Scarlett were quoted saying, he was far too lazy. Had no motivation to improve, thought too highly of himself and put in little to no effort at training. If it weren't for SJ's suspension and for some firm exchanges of honesty in the locker rooms prior to and post Round 4 2007, their careers could have easily taken the wrong turn. This not only goes for the given trio, but for every other Cats player at the time. It's not easy to make it in the AFL. For these three to not only make it, but to have break out years all around the same stage of their career and to then proceed to become some of the most decorated players in the game is NO coincidence. It takes persistence, and a great coach to nurture that sort of talent at a young age, and I hope it is something that Scott does with our current group.
Bomber having spent over a decade with that group deserves little credit opposed to someone who came in and spent one season with the group? Yeah look, fat chance.