Why Tony Jones thinks Geelong ‘missed a free kick’ ahead of Bailey Smith grudge match

Tony Jones is disappointed Geelong didn’t put up Bailey Smith to the media this week ahead of Thursday’s much-anticipated clash against his old side in the Western Bulldogs.

The 3AW host thinks clubs have “just got to loosen up a little bit” and embrace the theatre in the lead-up to these kinds of matches.

“He’s a grown man, he can look after himself,” Jones said on 3AW Drive.

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“You’ve missed a free kick there to sort of fly the flag.

“Geelong, lift your game.”

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