Geelong coach Chris Scott has talked up Carlton's elite midfield talent, saying the Blues' recent wins are less about regime change and more about finally getting their due rewards.
Carlton have enjoyed a mini revival since Michael Voss stood down as coach, posting wins against Port Adelaide and the Western Bulldogs over the past fortnight.
Interim coach Josh Fraser has already declared he doesn't want the job beyond this season, but hope is building Carlton (3-8) could make a charge to qualify for the AFL's new Wildcard round.
The Blues face their biggest test yet under Fraser's watch when they take on Geelong at the MCG on Friday night.
The Cats (8-3) are sitting pretty in outright third, but Scott is wary of the threat Carlton pose.
