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.
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What the Bulldogs really think about Bailey Smith
May 22, mark it in the calendar, because a true footy grudge match looms, writes Jon Ralph. And Bailey Smith’s war with the Dogs goes well beyond a sledge about them playing in Ballarat.
‘It’s the right call’: Former AFL ump backs controversial Hill trip
Pies fans will feel aggrieved after being on the wrong side of some calls in the thriller against the Cats. But a former AFL umpire says he didn’t see any clangers in the final term of the epic clash.
Bailey Smith’s ‘classless’ sledge sparks frenzy
Geelong star Bailey Smith’s post-game sledge has hit a sore spot with some fans with a dressing room gesture now raising eyebrows.
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‘Frustrating’ VFL stint, injury behind Mannagh’s matchwinning moment
With the majority of his pre-season wiped out by a stress fracture, Shaun Mannagh was forced to return to the all-too-familiar VFL. And his stellar display on the big stage was just reward for his hard work.
Blunders, boos, heroics: Easter Monday — the Bailey Smith show
Bailey Smith went to Geelong to escape the spotlight. But in his first MCG marquee clash, Cats and Hawks fans were treated to the whole package in a game that will long be remembered.
Scott calls for umpires to focus on improvement
Geelong coach Chris Scott thinks umpires need to be “working as hard” as they can to improve after fans from both sides were left livid over several calls during Geelong’s win at the MCG.
AFL world calls for send-offs after shock act
Conor Nash is in all sorts of trouble after knocking Gryan Miers out in a savage moment in Geelong’s thrilling victory at the MCG.
Stewart a must or pass? Four Easter SuperCoach takeaways
All eyes were on Tom Stewart and his falling price for SuperCoaches on Monday – and we left with more questions than answers. See the big talking points.
Watch: Touching tributes from AFL stars to legend in his final days
In the final days of Cats and Falcons legend Mick Turner’s battle with pancreatic cancer, some of the AFL’s biggest names sent videos to tell him how much he meant. Watch them ahead of the Dare To Hope game.
‘Treat them like adults’: Scott on Smith fine and Cats’ late changes
Geelong coach Chris Scott has addressed the fine handed down to star Bailey Smith for flipping a bird to a fan and the Cats use of late changes saying he “doesn’t care” what people think.
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Hollywood heart-throb to film new US movie at Cattery
Hollywood will descend on Geelong’s premier sporting precinct with scenes from a new movie about an NFL phenomenon to be filmed on the hallowed turf.
SuperCoach: Key takeaways from Adelaide v Geelong
Geelong’s stars stole the Gather Round show, while a pair of Crows midfielders disappointed SuperCoach owners. Recap the key news and more here.
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