‘No one’s angry’: Cat hits back at Smith claims
A Geelong star has leapt to the defence of teammate Bailey Smith after claims Cats players were angry with his antics. Gryan Miers says said he has made football “a lot better”.
A Geelong star has leapt to the defence of teammate Bailey Smith after claims Cats players were angry with his antics. Gryan Miers says said he has made football “a lot better”.
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