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GEELONG coach Chris Scott lauded his milestone men Corey Enright and Steve Johnson last night.
Scott described Enright as the best small defender of his time as the consistent Cat celebrated his 250th game with another stellar display at the MCG.
And the Cats coach credited the inside work of Johnson in his 200th game as critical to the second-half turnaround that set up the 44-point win against Richmond.
"When we were a bit average inside the contests, Johnson was one keeping us in it. I loved his game tonight, he can do some fantastic things," Scott said.
"When we needed someone to give us a lift inside the contests, he was the one. I don't think he's credited for that work enough. And Boris (Enright) just did what he always did."
Scott said he could vaguely recall a NAB Cup game once when he thought Enright wasn't up to his usual standard.
"We work for guys like Boris, he doesn't work for us. So, the conversations are certainly not schoolteacher, student," he said.
Geelong stalwart Corey Enright celebrates a spectacular goal with Steve Johnson. Picture: Wayne Ludbey.
"You're a bit careful making outlandish statements this close to the finish of the game, but he's probably the best small defender of our era.
"We're biased, I know. We're Geelong people, but that's not just my opinion. That's the opinion of people who have been around football for a long time.
"I wanted to say ever. I think you've got the idea how I rate him."
Enright was swamped by teammates after a rare goal late in the last quarter.
"The players love him. And Johnno as well," the coach said.
"Those players have done so much for the footy club and they're not done yet. We've got a few more things we want to tick off.
Corey Enright, front, and Steve Johnson run onto the field for the match against Richmond. Both played in their 250th match. Picture: Wayne Ludbey.
"But it is important on big occasions for those individuals that the team lifts. When Corey kicked that goal, you saw the esteem he's held by his teammates."
Scott was also enthusiastic in his praise of small forwards Allen Christensen and Mathew Stokes, the latter who sparked the Cats revival by beating three opponents to set up a Trent West goal in the second quarter.
"If there was a trigger, that was probably it. When things aren't going your way, you need moments like that to help and lift the team," Scott said.
"We really value players when they're outnumbered and outgunned can at least halve contests. And that was a pretty good example of that."
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