Bevo’s blunt call on Bailey Smith showdown
Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge had a blunt message when he was asked about his club’s match-up with Geelong antagoniser Bailey Smith.
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Script flipped in most bitter grudge match
Bailey Smith’s former team have been warned not to adopt a tempting tactic when they come up against the Geelong star this week.
Smith misses training before Dogs clash – concern or theatre?
All eyes at GMHBA Stadium were looking for one man on Tuesday. But Bailey Smith was nowhere to be seen two days out from a clash with the Bulldogs.
Finals own goals, form stumbles: Red-hot Dogs can’t blow it again
When the top brass at the Dogs didn’t give Luke Beveridge a contract extension last year, the message was clear. They’re in it for far more than just another elimination final loss.
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‘Willie’s made a mistake’: Bevo speaks on Rioli saga
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‘Be careful’: No sanction for Rioli after reaching out to Dale
Willie Rioli has dodged a sanction from the AFL over threatening Bailey Dale after Saturday’s game, with the forward apologising to the Dogs defender.
It’s Bailey Smith’s world – the Cats and Dogs are just living in it
Mick Malthouse hated it and his former teammates are riled up – but Geelong won’t be worried by Bailey Smith dominating headlines as long as he keeps delivering, writes Josh Barnes.
Bevo dials up the pressure as coaching ‘uncertainty’ lingers on
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What the Bulldogs really think about Bailey Smith
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Port star in MRO strife after Dogs belting
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