AFL

Cats' late change: Bailey Smith to miss Saints clash

By AAP Newswire

Mar 22, 2025

Bailey Smith of the Cats — Bailey Smith is a late scratching from Geelong's clash with St Kilda. -AAP Image

Geelong have lost Bailey Smith for their round-two clash with St Kilda after the boom recruit was ruled out with a calf injury.

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Ted Clohesy has been called into the Cats' line-up for Saturday night's contest at Marvel Stadium and will start as the substitute.

Smith's latest setback comes a week after his scintillating Geelong debut, when he tore Fremantle apart in a 78-point win.

It is unclear whether the 24-year-old will be fit to return in the blockbuster clash with Brisbane at the Gabba in round three.

Smith missed the entire 2024 season with the Western Bulldogs because of a torn anterior cruciate ligament, before being granted his wish of a trade to Geelong.

The high-profile midfielder shone in pre-season and dominated against the Dockers with 32 disposals and one goal.

St Kilda have made four changes to their side to face the Cats, with Mitch Owens, Liam Stocker and Hunter Clark all back in alongside debutant Isaac Keeler.

Zaine Cordy, Arie Schoenmaker, Harry Boyd and Angus Hastie were omitted after a 63-point thrashing from Adelaide in round one.

By AAP Newswire

Australian Associated Press