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[Badtemperedbadger]

100% correct.

Which is why everyone applauding him for speaking about his genuine mental health issues and then lambasting him for this are complete hypocrites.

Whilst not condoning Bailey Smith’s behaviour
I think the answer is in the detail
The photographer seems surprised and stated she had no problem with photographing Duncan earlier
Different player, different circumstances, she can’t automatically assume that Bailey Smith is okay being photographed while receiving treatment
Yes, she was invited to training but this is where it begins to get a little murky
Does that mean that she can take photographs of anyone at any time and everything she sees?
Geelong is also at fault here because maybe they need to put stricter or more concise rules around who what can be photographed
I’m amused by the fact that photographers think they can take photos of anybody and everybody involved in sport not understanding any legals around this. I’m not sure that is 100% correct.
Another clue is that Bailey Smith has had a run with her before. Geelong would be aware of it and the photographer would be aware of it so why weren’t rules put in place around photographing Ball Smith and also why didn’t said photographer perhaps be a little careful around taking photos of Bailey Smith

And to me a bit of a storm in a teacup how Smith reacted, a few words were said nobody was threatened or hurt
Geelong and Bailey Smith offer an apology sit down and work out moving forward. How best to handle the situation in the future end of story.

 

[cats_09]

She seems very willing to be telling everyone about it.

Drama queen, attention seeker.

You do understand it's her colleagues that have come out about it and not her - they're the ones who took the video footage of Smith having a go at her from the boundary and released it

 

[Munich]

Why are people in here trying to make it an issue against females.

 

[Tony Barber]

Yeah, nah they won't be doing that

If she's been involved with photography at training sessions & game days for 20 odd years, that would mean hundreds of footballers have been in front of her cameras at some stage or another, and yet there's been no reported incidents until recently

The quickest way for this to blow up in Geelong's face is for them to ban her with what would be no valid reason, which then would likely see a formal complaint lodged

Geelong's first responsibility is to their employee.
I couldn't give a stuff about the photographer.

 

[cats_09]

Geelong's first responsibility is to their employee.
I couldn't give a stuff about the photographer.

But the club may give a stuff about maintaining a good relationship with the local paper & media sources

 

[canny30]

You do understand it's her colleagues that have come out about it and not her - they're the ones who took the video footage of Smith having a go at her from the boundary and released it

Question.

Do you know her personally? You seem to be extremely anti Bailey and very pro her.

 

[Jumping Jack]

Why are people in here trying to make it an issue against females.

It's a convenient narrative which I'm sure will be stated over and over by the easily offended types. Jump to conclusions - make assumptions - deride anyone who doesn't share the same views - and tell people what opinions they can and can't have. It's just the way of the world and it's not changing anytime soon.

Equal rights means equal treatment. Don't opt in and out when it suits you.

Sorry if this gets noses out of joint but seriously - as a society we've lost the plot.

 

[cats_09]

Question.

Do you know her personally? You seem to be extremely anti Bailey and very pro her.

Don't know her or Bailey and have zero skin in the game

But reading articles & comments since yesterday, it's pretty clear that there's been more than a few of her colleagues & those who do know her that have spoken out about yesterday and they've been the ones calling out Smith's behaviour

She quite clearly didn't film the footage of Smith walking through boundary line & saying something to her, nor did she come out after Smith previously said a few things to her when he was walking off the field - but it would seem that colleagues who've witnessed those incidents are the ones who decided to call it out after what happened yesterday which is why we know about it


Sorry but Bailey was an idiot yesterday and the whole thing could have been handled better

 

[BlakeyNoFlakey]

Internet trolls are having a field day with the latest Bailey incident. He's a highly strung individual, and he should have handled it differently. But, part of what makes him a good footballer is that highly strung aspect as well. He swore at a female photographer, so woke society is up in arms about it. Cancel culture is out in force. That's the world we live in today.

 

[canny30]

Don't know her or Bailey and have zero skin in the game

But reading articles & comments since yesterday, it's pretty clear that there's been more than a few of her colleagues & those who do know her that have spoken out about yesterday and they've been the ones calling out Smith's behaviour

She quite clearly didn't film the footage of Smith walking through boundary line & saying something to her, nor did she come out after Smith previously said a few things to her when he was walking off the field - but it would seem that colleagues who've witnessed those incidents are the ones who decided to call it out after what happened yesterday which is why we know about it


Sorry but Bailey was an idiot yesterday and the whole thing could have been handled better

Ok, don't agree.

He wasn't demonstrative.

He was casually walking around kicking the ball himself when he was talking to her.

Imo, scumcorp is blowing it out of proportion for clicks.

And as I've said a few times, you can't applaud a bloke for opening up about serious MH issues and then expect him to not have anger issues....all within 2 weeks. The hypocrisy is amazing. (That's not aimed at you, I'm talking about the AFL media)

 

[canny30]

It's come out now, he's apologised to her.

Textbook case of someone with MH issues.

Anger outbursts followed my remorse at what occurred.

Not gonna be the last time it happens.

But let's all applaud him for talking about his issues af then tear him down when those issues come to the surface.

 

[catsfootyfan89]

Didn’t say I knew anything abiut you.
You’re reaction is very antagonistic
Not looking to start a war of words just hoping or trying to educate you about people who suffer from mental demons.
Their responses can be overblown, and emotionally charged.
Anyway in no way is this about you or me
This is about Bailey Smith
Leaving in peace

Such a tone-deaf and stupid post. You were the one who engaged in inventing false realities to suit your argument. Saying I "clearly have no understanding around emotional/mental issues and the stressors around that" is just not true.

You simply don't have access to the needed information to make a judgement like that. I have multiple people in my family and personal life who've had therapy and take medication for mental health.

I've seen multiple psychologists myself.

Your charge is simply false. You look like a fool.

 

[Badtemperedbadger]

Such a tone-deaf and stupid post. You were the one who engaged in inventing false realities to suit your argument. Saying I "clearly have no understanding around emotional/mental issues and the stressors around that" is just not true.

You simply don't have access to the needed information to make a judgement like that. I have multiple people in my family and personal life who've had therapy and take medication for mental health.

I've seen multiple psychologists myself.

Your charge is simply false. You look like a fool.

Ok, shame you’re so belligerent
“Tone deaf” so you can make assumptions about me and my background?
I wish you no harm and hope you find peace
Some on here don’t think I’m a fool, clearly you do
Hope your day and life get better

 

[Badtemperedbadger]

It's come out now, he's apologised to her.

Textbook case of someone with MH issues.

Anger outbursts followed my remorse at what occurred.

Not gonna be the last time it happens.

But let's all applaud him for talking about his issues af then tear him down when those issues come to the surface.

Agree and yet some who you would hope understand this clearly dont

 

[cats_09]

 

[catsfootyfan89]

Ok, shame you’re so belligerent
“Tone deaf” so you can make assumptions about me and my background?
I wish you no harm and hope you find peace
Some on here don’t think I’m a fool, clearly you do
Hope your day and life get better

My life's fine, actually. I'm in a pretty good place, all things considered. I don't need my life to get any better, and I don't need your fake wishes. Keep your ad hominem to yourself in the future. I'll be blocking you now, so don't bother responding.

 

[Badtemperedbadger]

My life's fine, actually. I'm in a pretty good place, all things considered. I don't need my life to get any better, and I don't need your fake wishes. Keep your ad hominem to yourself in the future. I'll be blocking you now, so don't bother responding.

Good to hear
Like your use of ad hominem
Which is exactly what you did lol
Just so you know, it means arguing against the person rather than their point of view for example you calling me a fool rather than attacking my point of view

 

[cats_09]

Bailey's apologised and Alison will be back at the next training

Maybe it's time for us to move on also

 

[cats_09]

 

[Badtemperedbadger]

Bailey's apologised and Alison will be back at the next training

Maybe it's time for us to move on also

Absolutely

 

[cats_09]

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[Geelong_Sicko]

"Unbridled enthusiasm"

 

[patience]

Is it time for our next game yet?

 

[cats_09]

Is it time for our next game yet?

I wish... Based on our bye weeks this year, it's going to be a long summer

 

[canny30]

Geez we are an evil bunch.