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Geelong star details mental health battle during speech

Geelong ace Bailey Smith opened up to raise awareness about mental health issues. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

Geelong star Bailey Smith has used his All-Australian acceptance interview to share he spent four weeks in a mental health facility.

Admitting he had "never said that before", the Cats midfielder stunned guests at Thursday's AFL Awards night with raw honesty about his mental health during an on-stage chat with host Mark Howard.

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