Western Bulldogs midfielder Bailey Smith is reportedly an “80 per cent” chance of leaving the Dogs at the end of next season.
The 22-year-old is one of the AFL’s most recognisable players but has struggled for form in recent times, finding himself left out of the Bulldogs’ stacked midfield.With stars including Marcus Bontempelli, Tom Liberatore, Adam Treloar and Jack Macrae playing in the guts — Smith has been starved of opportunity in the midfield.: “The chances of him moving on seem to be about 80 per cent.
“So the onus is on Smith to work his butt off to improve his kicking and on-ball craft so Luke Beveridge simply has to give him more centre bounce opportunities.“This year his lack of impact meant Beveridge wasn’t proved wrong by pushing him to half forward.”and Geelong, but two other clubs including premiers Collingwood are believed to be “neck deep” in a pursuit of Smith.
Bailey Smith struggled for form with the Bulldogs this season. , footy journalists Mitch Cleary and Sam McClure said the Magpies and Essendon are very keen on Smith.“Right here, right now … I’d have Collingwood and Essendon neck deep in it as well.”“Because they don’t have many very good ones.”“Geelong would be the most obvious fit. Their midfield with Dangerfield, Guthrie and their age demographic.
Kane Cornes said: “I think Geelong is the right home for him, they’ve taken a risk on players like Tyson Stengle with really good results, he’s a hard worker and I think he fits in perfectly .”More related stories
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