Star Cat’s Training Absence Explained

Star Cat’s training absence explained

Geelong coach Brad Scott has praised Bailey Smith's brave mental health revelation after his All-Australian selection while explaining the star's absence from training.

Smith doesn't train, Scott expresses pride for star Cat

Geelong star Bailey Smith has failed to appear for the cameras at training but coach Chris Scott has shut down any speculation over his fitness.

'He tries to avoid you guys': Scott responds to star Cat's absence from training

Bailey Smith didn't appear for cameras at Thursday's training session but coach Chris Scott has shut down any speculation over his fitness

‘How proud I am’: Scott lauds star’s brave admission as Smith’s training absence explained

‘How proud I am’: Scott lauds star’s brave admission as Smith’s training absence explained

Smith doesn’t train, coach expresses pride for star Cat

Geelong coach Chris Scott has expressed his pride for Bailey Smith following the Cats star’s raw mental health revelation. Arguably the most recognisable player in the AFL, Smith used his All-Australian acceptance interview last week to open up on checking himself into a mental health facility in 2024. The 24-year-old’s brave disclosure again drew attention to the mental health of sportspeople. “I don’t subscribe to the theory that everyone shou…