Bailey Smith was recruited to the Western Bulldogs with pick number seven in the 2018 NAB AFL Draft, making his debut in Round 1, 2019 against the Sydney Swans and never looked back. The first-round draft-pick features prominently in the Bulldogs midfield and has proven he can match it with the best – highlighted by impactful performances in both the 2021 semi-final against Brisbane and 2021 preliminary final against Port Adelaide. Primarily a ball-winning midfielder, Smith has an ability to play multiple roles, including across half-forward and along the wing. He is impactful around the contest, with elite endurance and strength.
Player Sponsors:Victorian Welding Services, Alison Crabb Consulting, The Redpath Family, The Yacono Family, Crown Customs Services, Annii Scott.
Bailey Smith was recruited to the Western Bulldogs with pick number seven in the 2018 NAB AFL Draft, making his debut in Round 1, 2019 against the Sydney Swans and never looked back. The first-round draft-pick features prominently in the Bulldogs midfield and has proven he can match it with the best – highlighted by impactful performances in both the 2021 semi-final against Brisbane and 2021 preliminary final against Port Adelaide. Primarily a ball-winning midfielder, Smith has an ability to play multiple roles, including across half-forward and along the wing. He is impactful around the contest, with elite endurance and strength.
Player Sponsors:Victorian Welding Services, Alison Crabb Consulting, The Redpath Family, The Yacono Family, Crown Customs Services, Annii Scott.
Team and player honours
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The young key forward has been recognised in the final 2023 AFLPA 22under22 team.
Cody Weightman, Bailey Smith and Jamarra Ugle-Hagan have been recognised in the AFLPA’s 2023 squad.
Rarely has there been a player more synonymous with the Bulldogs than Bailey Smith.
Bailey Smith has been ruled out of this Thursday night's clash with Sydney due to illness.
Western Bulldogs acknowledge that we work, train and play on the traditional lands of the Kulin Nation. We offer our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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