JOEL Selwood says the win over Gold Coast has given the team a great boost as it prepares to take on North Melbourne at Simonds Stadium on Sunday.

"It’s funny how a win changes the mood of the group on a Monday morning," the Cats skipper wrote on his blog. "You certainly pull up a bit better and there’s a feeling of satisfaction.

"It was a really brave effort by the boys to get the four points with three players injured and just one on the bench late in the game. 

It wasn’t the prettiest spectacle I’ve played in, and things didn’t go exactly to plan, but a win like that builds your culture.

"We didn’t play well at all in the first half, but when you’re having a bad day you need to make sure you don’t have a REALLY bad day, and we did that."

Selwood was an outstanding performer in the win, but he was delighted with the support he received from his teammates.

"Mark Blicavs provided us with balance when he went into the midfield and gave us a great contest, while our half forward line provided plenty of run," he said.

"Guys like Cory Gregson stood up when it mattered, and to see him kick that goal in the final term under serious pressure was pleasing – that’s when the good players stand up."