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Geelong CEO Flags Off-Season Talks With Bailey Smith After Offensive Mad Monday Posts

The club apologised to Caroline Wilson, pledging to overhaul its end-of-season event.

Overview

  • CEO Steve Hocking said Geelong will meet with Smith over the off-season to reflect on his behaviour and social media use.
  • The club confirmed Mad Monday in its current form will not continue after players' costumes and posts drew public condemnation.
  • No AFL or club sanctions have been announced for the Mad Monday posts or for Smith's earlier abuse of a photographer at training.
  • Veteran journalist Mark Robinson denounced Smith's post about Caroline Wilson and criticised the AFL for taking no action.
  • Former player Mitch Brown called one post homophobic, and AFLW star Darcy Vescio said male players must avoid behaviour that demeans others.