Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith

[Uninformed]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith

Baz connecting with the players, coaches and club and not just going for the best commercial offer, then he stays. If not he goes.

Nature of the game. If he is not that connected then better to move on. The club will find a way to improve given recent past performance.

[Sedat]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith

By years end he would?ve overtaken David Brent.

Live fast, die old

[Sedat]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith

I agree but it?s kinda at that point now where it?s so weird that I need it explained to me for my own sanity. My man is out here getting his nipples twisted by an NRL player on national television ffs.

Yeah I totally get the curiosity. Maybe he and his management are waiting to see how the season plays out, as things on-field appear to be changing rapidly in real time.

[Bullies]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith

Yeah I totally get the curiosity. Maybe he and his management are waiting to see how the season plays out, as things on-field appear to be changing rapidly in real time.

If he had any intention of staying he would be going all out to play finals. He would have signed the 2 year deal and rolling the dice. 9 months is the max these days with ACL's (See McStay/Ashcroft). Both those guys couldn't get back quick enough. Our man though makes a guest appearence at the club every so often.

[Bornadog]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith

If he had any intention of staying he would be going all out to play finals. He would have signed the 2 year deal and rolling the dice. 9 months is the max these days with ACL's (See McStay/Ashcroft). Both those guys couldn't get back quick enough. Our man though makes a guest appearence at the club every so often.

He did the ACL in December, so I guess his 9 months almost up

[westbulldog]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith

When Ryan Griffin left the world was ending, it didn't and it won't now. Smith is gone and the Dogs move on and up.

[mighty_west]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith

If i'm Bailey Smith even if i'm wanting out, considering the team is flying i'm getting myself ready to play ASAP and see if i can snag a flag to help the team but also for himself.

[Vred]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith

If i'm Bailey Smith even if i'm wanting out, considering the team is flying i'm getting myself ready to play ASAP and see if i can snag a flag to help the team but also for himself.

Few posts on other forums claiming the club has outright told him he isn't playing this year.

Makes sense, if he came back and got injured his value would be nil, and honestly doubt he could build up his fitness base in time to really have an impact anyway.

If he was signed I'd feel different but at this point, protect the trade asset at all costs.

[bulldogtragic]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith

Few posts on other forums claiming the club has outright told him he isn't playing this year.

Makes sense, if he came back and got injured his value would be nil, and honestly doubt he could build up his fitness base in time to really have an impact anyway.

If he was signed I'd feel different but at this point, protect the trade asset at all costs.

Couldn’t agree more.

[Axe Man]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith

Few posts on other forums claiming the club has outright told him he isn't playing this year.

Makes sense, if he came back and got injured his value would be nil, and honestly doubt he could build up his fitness base in time to really have an impact anyway.

If he was signed I'd feel different but at this point, protect the trade asset at all costs.

There was an article 2 weeks ago suggesting this:

Bailey Smith not expected to return for possible Bulldogs finals charge

Western Bulldogs? jet ball-winner Bailey Smith is unlikely to make a return to playing this season even if the club makes a deep run into September.

The man who appears headed for a trade to Geelong at season?s end is almost eight months into his recovery from a heartbreaking ACL tear suffered in mid-December last year.

While Collingwood?s Dan McStay has made his comeback to AFL level off only one VFL game, Smith is not physically recovered enough to step back onto the field.

ACL victims are typically ready after nine months out of the game, but even if the Bulldogs continued their hot form in September, Smith is unlikely to be risked as he prepares to change clubs.

Smith would command a long and lucrative contract at Geelong and would help provide a quality injection into a midfield brigade which needs to be strengthened.

But the club looks unlikely to risk a key trade asset in the run home and instead bank on its current senior playmakers to lead its push into the eight and finals if they make it.

Instead, Smith, who went overseas on a short break last month, could set himself for a major training block in the off-season in preparation for a fresh start after six years at the kennel.

Smith, 24, would command a first-round draft pick from Geelong (currently pick No. 13) which the Bulldogs could then on-trade to West Coast if they are successful for Eagles? defender Tom Barrass.

[mighty_west]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith

Few posts on other forums claiming the club has outright told him he isn't playing this year.

Makes sense, if he came back and got injured his value would be nil, and honestly doubt he could build up his fitness base in time to really have an impact anyway.

If he was signed I'd feel different but at this point, protect the trade asset at all costs.

Yeah i was seeing it from Baz's perspective, but i can understand the club taking that stance given the circumstances around getting a deal done, which in itself basically say's he is 100000% gone which i guess most of us probably realize anyway.

As far as fitness goes, if there was one player though it would be Baz imo, he's never had an issue with staying fit and could only need a couple of VFL games.

[Bornadog]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith

Yeah i was seeing it from Baz's perspective, but i can understand the club taking that stance given the circumstances around getting a deal done, which in itself basically say's he is 100000% gone which i guess most of us probably realize anyway.

As far as fitness goes, if there was one player though it would be Baz imo, he's never had an issue with staying fit and could only need a couple of VFL games.

He is employed by us, and if he is ready and in form, he should play. End of story.

[jeemak]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith

He is employed by us, and if he is ready and in form, he should play. End of story.

OK everyone. No more discussion on it.

[Bornadog]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith

OK everyone. No more discussion on it.

No, this is only my opinion

[MrMahatma]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith

He is employed by us, and if he is ready and in form, he should play. End of story.

Where would he play and who would he replace?

I'm not sure there's a clear answer to those questions, and that he's that much better than whoever you choose right now. So, not sure that there's real upside in risking re-injury and tanking any trade value.

He's employed by us and is of value to us. I want him to stay, but if he's not committed yet, he probably isn't staying - so why essentially risk a first round pick (which is what we'll get for him) to get a couple of matches out of him this season? I can't seem him being the difference maker in a big final (and yes, I do remember 2021).