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Mercurial Geelong midfielder Steven Motlop still has the backing of coach Chris Scott despite his inconsistent AFL season to date.The 25-year-old appeared on the verge of attaining elite status entering his seventh AFL season but has instead been criticised for his uneven performances.However, Scott doesnt believe Motlops position in the side deserves to be seriously questioned just yet.Everyones position is in question if the performances arent there ... what hes been is inconsistent, Scott said.If it had been a long period of poor performance then he wouldnt be in the team.Motlop hasnt managed more than 15 possessions in any of the Cats last three losses - all to teams outside the eight.Hes played some very good footy this year, but what he seems to be for us is a player that when he plays well has a big impact on the result, Scott added.So weve had a couple of poor performances collectively where hes had average games as well. I can tell you thats a lot better position to be in as a player ... you want to be someone who can actually impact games.Even if that means when you play poorly you have a big impact on the team ... I think that is more a reflection of his importance to the team.Motlop appears a sure thing to take on Sydney in Friday nights blockbuster clash at Simonds Stadium and he could line up with luckless key forward Mitch Clark for the first time this season.Clark has largely impressed in four games back at VFL level and a faultless block of training over the bye has him primed for a return to the big stage.Hes available, Scott said.We just need to make a decision as to whether thats the best thing for the team in the longer term.So weve got eight weeks before we play finals if were good enough and the priority is really making sure that hes at his best towards that period.Clark hasnt played in Geelongs AFL side since he suffered a serious calf injury in round nine last season. Nike m2k Tekno Sneaker .H. -- Matt Kenseth made it 2 for 2 in the Chase, holding off teammate Kyle Busch to win Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Cheap Nike React Element 87 . -- Ken Appleby made 32 saves for his first shutout of the season to lead the Oshawa Generals to a 2-0 win over the Belleville Bulls on Wednesday in Ontario Hockey League action. http://www.sneakersonsalecheap.com/cheap-yeezy-boost-sneakers/yeezy-powerphase.html . -- The Portland Timbers and Real Salt Lake played to a 0-0 tie Saturday night that left the top of the Western Conference standings unchanged. Adidas Prophere Shoes Sale . R.J. Umberger scored twice to lead the Blue Jackets to a franchise-record for consecutive wins with a 5-3 victory Tuesday night over the Los Angeles Kings. Cheap Nike Epic React Flyknit . JOHNS, N. HAMILTON, N.Y. -- Tom Rivard scored 17 points and Colgate won its home opener with a 91-68 victory over Division III Union (N.Y.) on Tuesday night in the Holy City Hoops Classic.Rivard was 6 of 11 from the floor. Jordan Swopshire and Will Rayman added 15 points apiece for the Raiders (2-4), who bounced back from an 81-78 overtime loss at Columbia and snapped a three-game skid. Sean OBrien chipped in 11 points.Deshon Burgess had 20 points and six assiists to lead Union.dddddddddddd Kevin Weckworth scored 12 points and Greg King had 11.The Raiders took the lead for good three minutes into the game and had a 12-point lead at halftime. Colgate stretched its lead to 83-61 with about five minutes to play.It was the first meeting between the schools since the 1982-83 season. ' ' '