Scott unsure where Cats sit in AFL mix

Geelong coach Chris Scott is finding out more and more about his new-look team every week.

Given the Cats are second on the AFL ladder with six wins from the opening seven rounds, needless to say most of it has been pleasing.

But Scott feels it's too early in the year to start talking premiership favourites, or even get a read on just how good his side's start to the season has been.

"One of the big problems of making judgments after seven weeks is you haven't played enough teams," Scott told Fox Footy.

"We don't even know who the best teams in the comp are right at the moment, much less know whether we've played them yet.

"It's far too premature for us to get a clear picture of exactly where we sit. We've just got to keep getting the job done."

The Cats have knocked over Hawthorn, Brisbane, Essendon, Port Adelaide, Gold Coast and West Coast this season.

Scott took exception to the idea his side had enjoyed a soft draw.

"I don't necessarily subscribe to that theory, but I think we're going to play some pretty good teams in the second half of the season.

"We play a very good team this week (Adelaide), which will tell us a little bit more."

Patrick Dangerfield, who successfully requested a trade from Adelaide to Geelong last year, can expect a heated reception at Adelaide Oval on Friday night.

Scott didn't expect it would have an impact on Dangerfield, who is the Brownlow medal favourite after an outstanding start to the year.

"He's a pro ... I don't think it'll be a problem for him," he said.