Chris Scott believes Geelong are better placed to attack an AFL grand final than at any stage during his coaching tenure, despite losing star utility Tom Stewart to concussion.

Stewart was hurt in a tackle during the Cats' 17.13 (115) to 13.7 (85) win over Hawthorn in Friday night's preliminary final and had to be subbed out before quarter-time.

The five-time All-Australian will miss next week's season decider against Collingwood or the Brisbane Lions under concussion protocols.

There is also concern around key defender Jack Henry, who played through pain against the Hawks after teammate Connor O'Sullivan landed on his left ankle.

But the Cats are in a buoyant mood, having qualified for their third grand final in six seasons and the fourth of Scott's 15-year reign at Kardinia Park.

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