Geelong’s Bailey Smith has spoken out about an incident with a fan following the Gather Round opener against Adelaide on Thursday night.

Speaking to 7NEWS, Smith said it wasn’t his best moment and “if I had my time again probably shouldn’t have done the double bird”.

Smith said he was sticking up for Cats captain Patrick Dangerfield: “I expect probably a fine. Don’t talk sh*t to the skipper I guess,” he said

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