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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EXCLUSIVE: 'Don't talk shit to the skipper.’ Geelong superstar Bailey Smith has given 7NEWS an insight into his post-win act at Adelaide Oval that has now landed him in hot water with the AFL. The Cats recruit has told @cleary_mitch that while he is bracing for a fine, he was… pic.twitter.com/DtS3SJCh7Y
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