Player Watch #8: Bailey Scott - signs until end 2026

[Liam Boy]

The scuttlebut in my circles is that Cam, Goldie and Bailey are going nowhere.

heard anything about curtis taylor?

 

[The Nostradamus]

I think he stays. His old man will be in his ear about getting an opportunity to be coached by the best.

However, does anyone ever see him in social posts with any of the other lads? Who is he close with?

I know hes legitimately the smartest player in the AFL in terms of IQ, but just curious as to who he is tight with.

None really
seems to be a bit of a recluse for a young player

 

[Jasemon]

Surely Bailey's been invited around to Clarko's hobby farm by now for some one on one convincing?

 

[northbergs]

Just found a regular place in the side, Played some good footy and wants out ?
Cant be true surely.

He needs to take a 2 year extension and back himself to get a better contract later.

Clubs are too quick to pump out long term deals for players just string together a few good games in one year.

Would he even get more than 2 years anywhere else? As much as he’s been OK for us this year, he’s doing it in a bottom placed team. I would have thought he/his manager doesn’t come from strong bargaining position.


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[Samsquanch]

Would he even get more than 2 years anywhere else? As much as he’s been OK for us this year, he’s doing it in a bottom placed team. I would have thought he/his manager doesn’t come from strong bargaining position.


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It only a rumour that he wants out anyway. At this stage he has a new coach and maybe his best option is staying.

 

[Forever North]

Is becoming a decent player but not to the extent where he and his manager are able haggle and dictate to the club about contract extensions and cash.

 

[zoomba23]

heard anything about curtis taylor?

Going by everything we've heard about and seen from him, we'd need to actively push him out of the club for him to leave

 

[FootySmartSimpson]

Going by everything we've heard about and seen from him, we'd need to actively push him out of the club for him to leave

The club would have lost its marbles in such a scenario.

 

[Masked Avenger]

Hill, Bailey Scott, Acres. They aren't mutually exclusive, we can have them all.

Righto Tony Montana

 

[giantroo]

 

[Makeshift Park]

Ralphie keeps on changing the copy on this story. Now reckons Geelong are basically in the boxseat.

Young Roo set to follow Dad’s footsteps​

Geelong is poised to pinch Bailey Scott

8

Bailey Scott

Age

24

Ht

186cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

D/M

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.6

3star

K

5.8

2star

HB

4.9

4star

M

3.1

3star

T

1.5

3star

MG

155.6

2star

D

8.0

2star

K

5.0

2star

HB

3.0

2star

M

2.5

3star

T

1.8

3star

MG

114.8

2star

D

11.8

3star

K

6.0

3star

HB

5.8

4star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.2

3star

MG

171.6

3star

from North Melbourne in an early blow for new coach Alastair Clarkson.

The Cats have been in dialogue with Scott’s management for some time and may have already convinced the 22-year-old dasher to change clubs before Clarkson was appointed.

Scott had the option of joining the Roos and Geelong as a father-son selection in 2018, because his dad, Robert, played more than 100 games for both clubs – but he was also eligible as an Academy pick for Gold Coast.

It’s understood North Melbourne has offered him a multi-year contract to stay.

Scott averaged a career-most 18 disposals in 21 senior appearances in a new defensive role this season but can also slot in on a wing or across half-forward.

He bought a home in Altona, which is only a 50-minute drive to Geelong.

Industry sources believe Scott would be worth a pick in the second or third round, but the latter would be a disappointing result for the Kangaroos after developing him for four years.

The Cats are also linked with contracted Giants midfielder Jacob Hopper

22

Jacob Hopper

Age

27

Ht

187cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

21.0

5star

K

9.9

4star

HB

11.1

5star

M

2.9

3star

T

4.5

5star

CL

4.3

5star

D

17.6

4star

K

8.8

4star

HB

8.9

4star

M

2.4

3star

T

4.6

5star

CL

4.0

5star

D

18.6

5star

K

8.4

4star

HB

10.2

5star

M

4.0

4star

T

3.8

5star

CL

3.4

5star

and Collingwood ruckman Brodie Grundy

4

Brodie Grundy

Age

30

Ht

202cm

Wt

105kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.5

4star

K

8.0

3star

HB

9.6

5star

CL

4.1

5star

HO

32.0

5star

D

16.4

4star

K

6.8

3star

HB

9.6

5star

CL

4.0

5star

HO

34.6

5star

D

13.8

4star

K

5.2

2star

HB

8.6

5star

CL

2.6

5star

HO

20.6

5star

, so they could be major players in the trade period.

 

[The acurate one]

I'd happily take a second rounder. We need room for Phillips, Thomas, Curtis and pick 1 from later this year.

All good and it would be nice if announced sooner than later, poor North have another PP.

So Robert must have forgiven the Cats. lol

 

[Le Grille]

Ralphie keeps on changing the copy on this story. Now reckons Geelong are basically in the boxseat.

Young Roo set to follow Dad’s footsteps​

Geelong is poised to pinch Bailey Scott from North Melbourne in an early blow for new coach Alastair Clarkson.

The Cats have been in dialogue with Scott’s management for some time and may have already convinced the 22-year-old dasher to change clubs before Clarkson was appointed.

Scott had the option of joining the Roos and Geelong as a father-son selection in 2018, because his dad, Robert, played more than 100 games for both clubs – but he was also eligible as an Academy pick for Gold Coast.

It’s understood North Melbourne has offered him a multi-year contract to stay.

Scott averaged a career-most 18 disposals in 21 senior appearances in a new defensive role this season but can also slot in on a wing or across half-forward.

He bought a home in Altona, which is only a 50-minute drive to Geelong.

Industry sources believe Scott would be worth a pick in the second or third round, but the latter would be a disappointing result for the Kangaroos after developing him for four years.

The Cats are also linked with contracted Giants midfielder Jacob Hopper and Collingwood ruckman Brodie Grundy, so they could be major players in the trade period.

Wouldn’t a 50 min drive to Geelong effectively be closer to melb

 

[Le Grille]

Don’t get the hate to be honest sure he’s not an a grade but he comfortably outperformed most this year

 

[Only Forwards]

Wouldn’t a 50 min drive to Geelong effectively be closer to melb

Altona to Arden st 26 mins.

Altona to baked spud stadium 52 mins.

 

[Shinboner1]

Watch him turn back to his first year highs as he joins a team that plays him in the correct position and doesnt dick him around.

 

[The acurate one]

Don’t get the hate to be honest sure he’s not an a grade but he comfortably outperformed most this year

I don't hate him or any player, just not concerned if he departed is all.

 

[Le Grille]

Ralphie keeps on changing the copy on this story. Now reckons Geelong are basically in the boxseat.

Young Roo set to follow Dad’s footsteps​

Geelong is poised to pinch Bailey Scott from North Melbourne in an early blow for new coach Alastair Clarkson.

The Cats have been in dialogue with Scott’s management for some time and may have already convinced the 22-year-old dasher to change clubs before Clarkson was appointed.

Scott had the option of joining the Roos and Geelong as a father-son selection in 2018, because his dad, Robert, played more than 100 games for both clubs – but he was also eligible as an Academy pick for Gold Coast.

It’s understood North Melbourne has offered him a multi-year contract to stay.

Scott averaged a career-most 18 disposals in 21 senior appearances in a new defensive role this season but can also slot in on a wing or across half-forward.

He bought a home in Altona, which is only a 50-minute drive to Geelong.

Industry sources believe Scott would be worth a pick in the second or third round, but the latter would be a disappointing result for the Kangaroos after developing him for four years.

The Cats are also linked with contracted Giants midfielder Jacob Hopper and Collingwood ruckman Brodie Grundy, so they could be major players in the trade period.

How can Geelong afford all this? Cotton on clothing will be near going broke

 

[Roo Beauty]

Cunners lives in Altona so not sure why Bailey buying a house there would suggest a Geelong move. **** driving nearly an hour there and then back every day anyway.

 

[Le Grille]

Altona to Arden st 26 mins.

Altona to baked spud stadium 52 mins.

What I’d thought not being a melburnian

 

[Le Grille]

I don't hate him or any player, just not concerned if he departed is all.

I’d sooner keep him than a second, but we wouldn’t get a first.

 

[glenn2479]

We should definitely hold onto him. Has shown enough improvement so far and isn’t far away from being an excellent AFL player. Early 2nd round pick for him or forget it.

 

[bennymate]

Ah well, ask for a second/third rounder and move on, let's stop dwelling on people that don't want to be here.

 

[tazaa]

F*** Ralfy is dumb f***
Buying a house in Altona doesn’t mean anything

 

[The acurate one]

* Ralfy is dumb *
Buying a house in Altona doesn’t mean anything

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