Chris Scott has responded to speculation that Geelong is in the running to land Demon James Frawley by describing free agency as a ''distasteful'' process that is detrimental to loyalty and one he would like to see scrapped.

''I don't think there are many people – maybe other than some of the players – that like free agency,'' the Cats coach said on Tuesday. ''I think all this is a little bit distasteful, and I think it's a bit disrespectful to the individuals involved. I understand you're entitled to ask the question, but out of respect for the individual players we're not going to engage in any more comment about it.''

Ditch it: Chris Scott says the free agency process is ''distasteful'', and should be scrapped. Credit:Pat Scala

Asked how he would combat the sort of frenzy that has seen Frawley touted as an $800,000 a season prospect in search of a seven-year deal on football's open market, and linked to more than half the clubs in the competition, Scott said: ''The easiest solution is to abolish free agency.''

While Geelong has had preliminary talks with Frawley's management, Scott was damning of a system – now in its third year – which he said clearly is welcomed by the media and perhaps by the AFL, but not by the Cats.