Bailey Smith has shoulder surgery, out until new year
Bailey Smith had his right shoulder rebuilt. He will not return to contact training before the new year.
The Geelong superstar played most of the season with both shoulders heavily strapped. Then he had surgery.
Smith posted on social media from his hospital bed in good spirits. Smith asked fans for TV show ideas while he gets better.
The 25-year-old made the All-Australian team for the second year in a row. He averaged over 32 touches per game.
Bailey Smith was one of Geelong's best in last Friday's semi-final loss to Fremantle. He collected 29 touches.
The Cats came back but fell behind in the second half. Smith has a strong chance to win the club's best and fairest award.
- 25 years old
- Age
- 32 average
- Touches per game
- 29 touches
- Semi-final touches
- New year
- Return timeframe
Why it mattersSmith will miss the rest of the trade period and pre-season. Geelong cannot use him in early games while he finishes his recovery.
AustraliaFor AFL fans following Geelong, Smith's injury recovery affects the Cats' playing list planning and his availability for next season's campaign.
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