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Bailey Smith Verbally Abuses Photographer
Bailey Smith's repeated confrontations with media include verbal abuse toward photographer Alison Wynd during an open training session, amid his ongoing disciplinary issues this season.
- On Wednesday, Geelong Cats midfielder Bailey Smith verbally abused photographer Alison Wynd at a Cats training session, demanding deletion of images showing him receiving treatment near GMHBA Stadium.
- Smith's behaviour follows earlier run-ins with media and past complaints when at the Western Bulldogs; Alison Wynd said this was the second time in recent weeks she was targeted and Smith has twice been fined by the AFL this year.
- Noticing he was being photographed, Bailey Smith responded verbally, telling Alison Wynd, 'He said 'well you're doing a f***ing shit job',' and a published photo showed Smith flipping the bird while a trainer worked on his back.
- Media were invited into the session, and the incident played out in front of journalists during a club training 'vision opportunity'; Geelong coach Chris Scott warned access could be withdrawn if reporting was misleading.
- Smith recently discussed his mental health, revealing four weeks in a facility, while teammate Shannon Neale praised him, saying `He brings such a good energy, such a different energy`.
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