Geelong coach Chris Scott and star midfielder Bailey Smith have both apologised to women who they aimed verbal outbursts at.
It was reported on Thursday evening Scott had brought an AFL staff member to tears after questioning the presence of accredited media person at a press conference following the Cats’ qualifying final win over Brisbane.
Scott called the staffer on Wednesday to apologise after Geelong CEO Steve Hocking spoke with league officials, according to Code Sports.
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He has not been sanctioned and his apology has been accepted.
It came just hours before Smith apologised, via text message, to the News Corp photographer who he swore at and gave the middle finger to at a Geelong training session on Wednesday.
Smith was angered by being photographed receiving treatment at an open media session.
Bailey Smith and his coach Chris Scott. Picture: Michael KleinSource: News Corp Australia
“In more than two decades of covering the Cats, I’ve never been spoken to like that by a player,” Alison Wynd, the photographer involved, told News Corp.
“I appreciate Bailey acknowledging that his behaviour was unacceptable.
“I just hope I can have a positive working relationship with him moving forward, especially as the Cats head towards, hopefully, the grand final.
“I’ve had amazing messages of support from all around the globe.
“I’m looking forward to going back to covering the news, not being part of it.”