There were a few reasons why Chloe Scheer decided to make the move from the premiership winning Crows to the up-and-coming Cats.

Firstly, the 22-year-old wanted a change of scenery; a chance to move away from home, an opportunity for a fresh start and a new perspective on her niggling knee injuries.

Secondly, Scheer was a massive Cats fan in a town full of Crows and Power supporters. When the club made contact with the forward during the sign and trade period, Scheer already had a soft spot for the hoops.

Finally, a conversation with Cats men’s captain and Scheer’s favourite player Joel Selwood made her realise that the reality of playing for the club she loved could reignite her passion for playing football.

Now, five games (and five goals) into her first season at Geelong, Cats fans and her teammates will be glad she made the decision to move to GMHBA Stadium.

It was perfect timing when Geelong recruiters made contact with Scheer during last year’s AFLW sign and trade period.

The Cats needed a small classy forward with exceptional skills and Scheer needed a change.

“I think it was personal for me (why I moved),” Scheer said.

“I’d had bad luck with injuries and it was kind of getting to me and I wasn’t enjoying my football.

“So when Geelong approached me, and obviously I’ve barracked for them since I was a little kid, it kind of got me excited about football again.”

Scheer agreed to visit the club and just as she was about to inspect the surface of GMHBA Stadium, she conveniently ran into her favourite player, Joel Selwood.

“I think it was just after the season had finished I came over to look at the club,” Scheer said.

“Brett Johnson (Head of AFLW)  was showing me around and we were actually going out to look at the oval and Joel came around the corner.

“I was a little bit star struck to be honest because obviously I’d never met him in my life and he took his time to come and see me, which was really special to me and it meant a lot.

“We just had a bit of a chat and he kind of told me how happy he’d been with the club and we spoke about how we both made grand finals but unfortunately lost them that year. 

“It was just so cool that he wanted to come and meet me and do that, it was really special.”

Scheer was sold on the move and joined the Cats for their pre-season. 

The now-Geelong local has loved her new environment, living and working in Geelong, and also her new football club.

“I really enjoy it here, the city kind of reminds me of Adelaide in a way,” Scheer said.

“You’ve got everything here. 

“I’m really close to the waterfront so it’s not far to go to the beach and almost everyone’s a Cats supporter.

“Even all the businesses get behind the football club, so it’s pretty cool.”

The move has been great for Scheer’s body as well. 

Having previously suffered two ACL injuries, one in each knee, Scheer believes the Cats’ strength and conditioning program has benefitted her physically.

“Obviously I’m always going to have little niggles because obviously my knees aren’t as young as they should be, but I think the different strength and conditioning that we’ve done has definitely helped me as an athlete.

“I’m just really happy with the position my body’s in at the moment.”

Scheer is starting to hit her straps this season in the Geelong forward line. 

In the past three games, the former NAB Rising Star nominee has kicked five goals, whilst also providing score assists with her clever ball use and silky foot skills.

“I think we (the forward line) are starting to gel a bit more and we’re starting to connect.

“That’s always one reason why forward lines do so well, it’s the connection.”

With four games left in the home and away season, Scheer believes the connection between her young and developing teammates will continue to grow giving them a chance to add further wins to their tally.

“We just need to keep bringing our style of game,” she said.

“I think when we do it right and we don’t have the lapses of highs and lows we’re up there with the top teams, especially in terms of contested ball and pressure.

“I think if we just settle and stay composed, and play our style, I think we can have a shot of winning the last four games.”

Geelong will take on the Western Bulldogs in Round 7 this Friday night at 7.10pm at Victoria University Whitten Oval.