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AFL Puts Geelong, Bailey Smith on Notice Over Social Media Conduct

The move followed his deleted post referencing a YouTube clip targeting journalist Caroline Wilson.

Bailey Smith will need to clean up his social media act.
Bailey Smith will need to clean up his social media act.
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Overview

  • The AFL delivered a written warning to Bailey Smith, his agent, and senior Geelong officials, flagging fines or suspension for any further indiscretions.
  • League sources view Smith’s run of minor incidents as a developing pattern that warrants action even if individual episodes would not normally attract sanctions.
  • The latest intervention was triggered by Smith posting, then deleting, a Footy Show thumbnail of Sam Newman verbally attacking Caroline Wilson.
  • Geelong has focused on education and private accountability, and the club says its post‑season Mad Monday event will not continue in its current form from 2026.
  • Earlier this year Smith was fined for an obscene gesture to fans and later apologised to photographer Alison Wynd after verbally abusing her at a training session.