2 weeks Ago
Well Bailey Smith certainly had Hawthorn fans riled up on Easter Monday. The star Cats recruit was prolific during the first half of his side’s blockbuster clash with the Hawks , winning ample disposals and breaking lines with his run and carry. But Smith went to the top of the Hawthorn villain list during the second quarter.
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As Smith was guided over the boundary line and out of bounds by Hawk Jarman Impey, the Cats midfielder pushed the ball into the face of his opponent, who then fell to the MCG turf. A free kick was paid against Smith, who copped some attention from Hawthorn players and jeers from Hawks supporters. “Oh! A little bit silly, not much in it.
That’s a free kick, that’s enough,” Hawks legend Jason Dunstall told Fox Footy. Co-commentator David King replied: “Well when you say there’s not much in it, it depends which side of the fence you’re on!” Minutes later, Smith came to the bench for a rest during a Geelong set-shot attempt. And as Cats fans cheered and Hawks fans booed, Smith gestured towards the crowd.
“He gave it to the crowd as he came off too! He’s a ripper,” Dunstall said..
