Australia’s heavy hitters rolled into the MCG on Friday night for the preliminary final between Geelong and Hawthorn and AFL chief Andrew Dillon was in rare form ahead of the blockbuster game.

Speaking during the pre-game event to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, deputy PM and defence minister Richard Marles, businessman and outgoing AFL chair Richard Goyder, plus several other powerbrokers, Dillon decided to poke fun at Geelong superstar Bailey Smith.

Smith had a whirlwind relationship with millionaire fitness influencer Tammy Hembrow, which dominated headlines for gossip columnists after the pair were spotted together on the Gold Coast .

The relationship has reportedly cooled, but it is fair to say Dillon may not be aware of the current status.

“Tonight, we have stars all ove

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