Smith’s sasquatch style as social media star roasts Corio
In this week’s WTF column we look at a star Cat’s hunting headwear and a social media star’s roast of Corio.
PEAK BAILEY
No stranger to controversy and never far from the headlines, Star Cat Bailey Smith is a man who likes to do things his own way.
The club and Smith’s teammates have spoken often about the “unique” nature of the midfielder and footy fans have certainly seen Smith’s idiosyncrasies – his penchant for expletives, the repeated extension of his central digit in a salute to those in the stands, his eye-catching social media posts.
At Monday’s open training day, Smith walked his own path once again as his signature on-field white headband made way for a camouflage cap. The headwear was quite noticeable because the other Cats wore sporting official club colours.
WTF did a little research and the hat appears to be from Melbourne boutique fashion brand All Angels Are Aliens, which is interesting given Smith’s well-publicised deal with Cotton On.
The hat reads “Sasquatch Search Team” – a reference to those hunting for America’s fabled Bigfoot.
Smith is a divisive character and is not short on eccentricities yeti . sorry, yet he … is a very good footballer. When it comes to onfield performance he is far from an abominable showman.
Hopefully on Saturday he can hunt down something far more legendary than a big hairy mythical creature – a premiership trophy.
WELCOME TO CORIO
“If Frankston didn’t have a beach, it’d be called Corio.”
That is the searing hot take on one of Geelong’s most infamous suburbs by comedy rising star Teddy.
The Australian content creator, who goes by Tedsthetics, has racked up more than one million followers on TikTok and Instagram for his brutally honest reviews of suburbs across Melbourne.
He recently made the trip down the Princes Freeway to deliver his astute observations about Corio.
Among them were that locals could only be either ex-Ford employees or ex-convicts, that Corio Village was the “heart and soul” of the area, and that potential homeowners were better off buying in Lara.
He also put a burning question to viewers about an iconic roadside accommodation.
“I’ve been driving past this (Corio Bay Motel) since I was a kid. What I want to know is: how is it still standing? Whose dream is it to come stay in Corio?”
The video received nearly 6000 likes and almost 800 comments, but whether more Geelong suburbs will receive the Teddy treatment is unknown.
FULL STOP.
That is how Geelong-based upper house Labor minister Gayle Tierney emphasised her intention to remain in parliament post the 2026 state election.
Tierney, an MP since 2006 and minister for much of that time, has recently been the subject of speculation – reported by our colleagues at The Australian – that would see her ousted from a winnable spot on Labor’s ticket in a complex factional power play.
But Tierney, much as she can, is having none of it.
“For the record, I will standing for preselection — full stop,” she said.
Take that factional warlords!
Meanwhile, Liberal senator Sarah Henderson had an interesting take of the ABC’s John Lyons’ questioning Donald Trump on his business dealings since (again) becoming US president.
A particularly interesting take, some have observed, considering Henderson is a former Walkley awarding-winning journalist (while at the ABC).
“At a time when trade, defence and national security are such crucial issues in our relationship with our closest ally, it would be helpful if the ABC could explain this line of questioning,” she posted on X.
Adding to the intrigue, Henderson made her comment in response to a post from Rukshan Fernando. Full stop.
That is how Geelong-based upper house Labor minister Gayle Tierney emphasised her intention to remain in parliament post the 2026 state election.
Tierney, an MP since 2006 and minister for much of that time, has recently been the subject of speculation – reported by our colleagues at The Australian – that would see her ousted from a winnable spot on Labor’s ticket in a complex factional power play.
But Tierney, much as she can, is having none of it.
“For the record, I will standing for preselection — full stop,” she said.
Take that factional warlords!
Meanwhile, Liberal senator Sarah Henderson had an interesting take of the ABC’s John Lyons’ questioning Donald Trump on his business dealings since (again) becoming US president.
A particularly interesting take, some have observed, considering Henderson is a former Walkley awarding-winning journalist (while at the ABC).
“At a time when trade, defence and national security are such crucial issues in our relationship with our closest ally, it would be helpful if the ABC could explain this line of questioning,” she posted on X.
Adding to the intrigue, Henderson made her comment in response to a post from Rukshan Fernando.
The Sri Lankan born videographer, who promotes himself as a “political commentator”, came to prominence during Covid for his coverage of anti-vaccine and anti-lockdown protests.
HOME TARGETED
Viva boss Scott Wyatt had two unwelcome visitors on the weekend, when a pair of environmental protesters scaled the roof of his Edithvale home to protest the oil company’s business.
The women, including Dr Colette Harmsen, climbed onto the roof of Mr Wyatt’s home before unveiling a banner reading: “The planet is not dying it is being murdered”.
“I’m here today because the people who are destroying our planet have names and addresses,” Dr Harmsen said from the roof of the home.
“The CEOs and owners of fossil fuel corporations have made immense profits from polluting our atmosphere.
“It is time for fossil fuel executives like Scott Wyatt to be held accountable for the climate emergency. The crisis for every living thing on this planet is real, and it is happening now.”
It’s understood the protest was fuelled by Viva winning state government approval to open a gas terminal in Port Kembla.
A Viva Energy spokesman said the company condemned the actions of protesters “who have targeted the private homes and families of any member of the community, including its employees.”
“These acts, which have involved trespass and property damage, are intended to threaten, disrupt and intimidate individuals and their families, and risk community safety,” the spokesman said.
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