Bailey Smith

[Demons11 6,915]

1 hour ago, BW511 said:

I’d much rather Smith on a wing than Hunter but that ship has sailed.

Not sure Langdon is doing a great deal at the moment either

 

I think if Smith leaves Dogs, you’ll find he wants to play midfield not wing 

[BW511 2,655]

1 minute ago, Demons11 said:

I think if Smith leaves Dogs, you’ll find he wants to play midfield not wing 

100%

[Demonland 71,587]

Have we, or any clubs other than Geelong, been linked to him?

[Turner 1,507]

baz or reid, for mine. Reid

[Adam The God 30,126]

17 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

 

 

Just saying...

Two of those guys are playing on the inside, while one guy is swanning around like Fabio on a wing by himself.

Completely bad faith comparison...

The better comparison would be pur wingers, Langdon (73% DE) and Hunter (66.7% DE). The AFL ap says Smith's DE in 2023 is 66.4%, so not sure where you got yours from, but we signed Hunter for cheap and he's playing a solid role.

Have no idea why we'd want another winger.

If he came for free, sure, but he won't.

[Jaded No More 68,867]

34 minutes ago, A F said:

Two of those guys are playing on the inside, while one guy is swanning around like Fabio on a wing by himself.

Completely bad faith comparison...

The better comparison would be pur wingers, Langdon (73% DE) and Hunter (66.7% DE). The AFL ap says Smith's DE in 2023 is 66.4%, so not sure where you got yours from, but we signed Hunter for cheap and he's playing a solid role.

Have no idea why we'd want another winger.

If he came for free, sure, but he won't.

Should have read my post on page 2.  Saved yourself the effort 😂

[samcantstandya 1,044]

12 hours ago, layzie said:

Put a price on his head trade wise and maybe we can have a discussion. Would still rather go all in on trying to nab a Mckercher or Watson. 

Outside of H Reid, I really like Mckercher, Watson and Curtin. I'd be rapt to get either Reid or 2 of the others.

[Demon Dynasty 17,109]

Wouldn't be the first to let his mullet down during a pre-season but you would want to be sure the (IN) pre-season antic doesn't continue on into the season proper or during a rehab period etc.

Subject to the above and if we got him pretty cheap.... maybe.

Don't see him as a regular mid though so that issue (if there is one) would also need ironing out before either party got serious.

Edited July 19, 2023 by Demon Dynasty

[layzie 33,752]

11 hours ago, samcantstandya said:

Outside of H Reid, I really like Mckercher, Watson and Curtin. I'd be rapt to get either Reid or 2 of the others.

Watched a bit of Curtain's highlights last night. Moves well for a tall.

[JTR 2,846]

Hawks prepared to give up pick 3 for Smith, according to Sam McClure on Footy Classified.

Take that and run dogs!

[Nascent 9,107]

4 minutes ago, JTR said:

Hawks prepared to give up pick 3 for Smith, according to Sam McClure on Footy Classified.

Take that and run dogs!

Interesting.

Dogs apparently favourites for pick 4 as well.

[Superunknown 4,214]

6 minutes ago, Nascent said:

Interesting.

Dogs apparently favourites for pick 4 as well.

3+4 for 1, praps

[Jaded No More 68,867]

31 minutes ago, JTR said:

Hawks prepared to give up pick 3 for Smith, according to Sam McClure on Footy Classified.

Take that and run dogs!

[dazzledavey36 54,278]

59 minutes ago, JTR said:

Hawks prepared to give up pick 3 for Smith, according to Sam McClure on Footy Classified.

Take that and run dogs!

Doggies

[bluey 1,089]

Stupid haircut, a no from me.

[BW511 2,655]

If the hawks are happy to use 3 on Smith, surely that’s good for our draft hand.

Would be an bold move, I think Smith is a bigger marketing asset than on field asset

[Kent 2,906]

On 7/18/2023 at 3:53 PM, Jaded No More said:

No thanks. He can't kick. We have enough of those.

Besides, Geelong get what Geelong want. Wonder if Bailey wants a hobby farm. 

yep will grow Mo hair🤪

[Engorged Onion 10,215]

I don't have much to add - but doing a sportsmans night in some backwater (don't worry I live here) - seems really bizarre... or is it classed as 'fan engagement'?

"Watchya doing tonight darling"

"I'm going down to the Dunes to enjoy some 'content'." 😆

Edited September 6, 2023 by Engorged Onion

[Webber 10,454]

44 minutes ago, Engorged Onion said:

I don't have much to add - but doing a sportsmans night in some backwater (don't worry I live here) - seems really bizarre... or is it classed as 'fan engagement'?

"Watchya doing tonight darling"

"I'm going down to the Dunes to enjoy some 'content'." 😆

First view of this, I thought it was a joke. Still not sure……..

[Lord Travis 10,697]

1 hour ago, Engorged Onion said:

I don't have much to add - but doing a sportsmans night in some backwater (don't worry I live here) - seems really bizarre... or is it classed as 'fan engagement'?

"Watchya doing tonight darling"

"I'm going down to the Dunes to enjoy some 'content'." 😆

Does he give advice on which are the best nightclubs bathrooms to get some good gear and a reach around?

[demoncat 1,312]

Bumping this thread in light of the growing noise that Bailey will be leaving the Doggies at the end of the year:

 https://www.sen.com.au/news/2024/04/12/bulldogs-ceos-frank-admission-on-smith-contract-talks/

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2024/04/15/two-key-dogs-expected-to-stay-but-club-none-the-wiser-on-bailey-smith/

Would you want the Dees to go after him? 

12 months ago I would have been a hard no, but with Gus retiring we’ve been exposed for midfield depth and despite some flaws Bailey is still a top end player who will be coming into the prime of his career and would add to our 18-25 age group of players 

[The heart beats true 18,110]

Get him a haircut and sign him up.

[Little Goffy 14,451]

Not sure I could ever feel comfortable supporting him or going through the annoying conversations with people having a laugh at his haircut, off-field antics, and his on-field... hmmm... can't quite find the word for it to bypass the censors.

Half-gluteal contributions to defence?

Plus; knee, season.

Our priority aside from the talls would be a more rounded and complete midfielder in the Andrew Brayshaw, Luke Davies-Uniake style. (RFAs, 2025)

[Jeremy 981]

Yes ✅

[Gawndy the Great 9,011]

Has speed. We need speed. Put him on the HB.