Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith

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  • D Mitchell
    Draftee
    • Jan 2023
    • 653

    Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith

    Originally posted by AshMac
    He was outstanding in the 2021 semi and prelim finals. Outstanding. That goal in the final quarter against the lions was a beacon of hope in stage 4 lockdown. The clouds parted and he had a halo whilst he did his ice in the veins celebration. Side note - the feral lions fans in the crowd behind him made it so much sweeter.

    Since about round 8 2022, or whenever he head butted Thouey, he has been abysmal. Agree - you don?t turn your back on young guns w form slump but to me he looks like he has zero heart and resilience. I think he has reached his ceiling - he was an intense teenager and when drafted i thought he?d lift w AFL training but quickly plateau.

    I get the feeling he has so many interests in life that footy is a mid level priority - and for a guy in that form, with that potential I want to see more grit and fight to get back.

    He played lacklustre, unmotivated football for 18 months with very little acknowledgement or increased intensity in training. In fact he came out and complained in the media he wasn?t getting the role he wanted on the field - whilst launching a vodka brand and being an ambassador for a fashion label.

    He is a super successful young man and I wish him no ill, but I?ve had enough of him on our list. I don?t see us re signing him - more so, I don?t see him re signing with us.
    A fair analysis. Anyone wanting to play midfield can't afford less than maximum intensity on the training track. He now has a year to work out his priorities.

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    • The Bulldogs Bite
      Hall of Fame
      • Dec 2006
      • 11090

      Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith

      I've gone back and forth on Smith but ultimately it is up to him.

      If he is committed, and I mean genuinely committed to being a leader and the best player he can be at OUR footy club, it's a no brainer. Sign him.

      My concern over the last 2 years is that footy, and the team, haven't been the priority. When he comes out and complains about his role last year, as much as I 'get it' - he wants to be a mid - it's just another sign he's in it for himself.

      I hope he commits and re-signs and realises his potential, but anything short of that and I'm entertaining offers.
      W00F!

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      • MrMahatma
        Coaching Staff
        • Sep 2007
        • 3965

        Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith

        Why do people suggest he isn't committed? I mean, sure he has outside interests but surely players can walk and chew gum at the same time? He won our time trial didn't he?

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        • GVGjr
          Moderator
          • Nov 2006
          • 44088

          Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith

          Originally posted by MrMahatma
          Why do people suggest he isn't committed? I mean, sure he has outside interests but surely players can walk and chew gum at the same time? He won our time trial didn't he?
          I don't get that POV either. Sure he's got a couple of other interests but that can be a good thing as well.
          I'd like to see him tidy up and improve his foot skills but I don't question his attitude to training and playing.
          I still maintain that he was one of the most impressive first year players I have seen at the club and he's still got some great football in front of him.
          Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"

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          • hujsh
            Hall of Fame
            • Nov 2007
            • 11807

            Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith

            Originally posted by MrMahatma
            Why do people suggest he isn't committed? I mean, sure he has outside interests but surely players can walk and chew gum at the same time? He won our time trial didn't he?
            3rd actually. He beat the other runners on the day he ran but there were another two from the previous week with better times. Bedendo won our time trial
            [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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            • Sedat
              Hall of Fame
              • Sep 2007
              • 11086

              Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith

              Originally posted by hujsh
              3rd actually. He beat the other runners on the day he ran but there were another two from the previous week with better times. Bedendo won our time trial
              You sure it wasn't Ed Barlow?
              "Look at me mate. Look at me. I'm flyin'"

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              • hujsh
                Hall of Fame
                • Nov 2007
                • 11807

                Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith

                Originally posted by Sedat
                You sure it wasn't Ed Barlow?
                Maybe that's who I'm forgetting who came second
                [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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                • doggies ftw
                  Draftee
                  • Dec 2013
                  • 545

                  Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith

                  Yeah a young player saying he wants to play midfield isn?t complaining, I reckon 95% of young midfielders have made that quote once in their career before they permanently moved into the midfield. I?d be more concerned if he didn?t want to play midfield.

                  He also literally said in the same interview ?whatever?s thrown at me I?ll attack it as well I can, I just want to win?

                  Where?s the ?complaining? about his role?

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                  • jeemak
                    Bulldog Legend
                    • Oct 2010
                    • 21507

                    Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith

                    So where did he complain about not getting enough midfield time?

                    I remember him saying he needed to accept the role given to him, basically acknowledging it's up to him to do what is asked of him.

                    Is calling out that he himself needs and attitude adjustment a bad thing? It's not like he's the first player to get shitty in this area, and we could probably agree that we didn't rotate enough people through the midfield proper as it was.
                    TF is this?.........Obviously you're not a golfer.

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                    • Sedat
                      Hall of Fame
                      • Sep 2007
                      • 11086

                      Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith

                      Originally posted by hujsh
                      Maybe that's who I'm forgetting who came second
                      2nd place is just the first loser - not even Crossy could compete with the perfection of Cheesy.
                      "Look at me mate. Look at me. I'm flyin'"

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                      • EasternWest
                        Bulldog Team of the Century
                        • Aug 2009
                        • 9971

                        Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith

                        Originally posted by hujsh
                        Maybe that's who I'm forgetting who came second
                        Daniel Bandy
                        "It's over. It's all over."

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                        • Mofra
                          Hall of Fame
                          • Dec 2006
                          • 14845

                          Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith

                          Dangerfield on SEN hoping Bailey Smith goes to Geelong.
                          If Baz has to go anywhere, Geelong at least have a record of just getting their 'big' deals done (Ottens, Dangerfield, Cameron).
                          Western Bulldogs: 2016 Premiers

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                          • GVGjr
                            Moderator
                            • Nov 2006
                            • 44088

                            Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith

                            Originally posted by Mofra
                            Dangerfield on SEN hoping Bailey Smith goes to Geelong.
                            If Baz has to go anywhere, Geelong at least have a record of just getting their 'big' deals done (Ottens, Dangerfield, Cameron).
                            That was probably more to do with the way Wells approached trades etc. Mackie hasn't exactly set a standard for being fair minded.
                            The Cats will need to be prepared to put up something reasonable though and I rate Powers ability to stand his ground
                            Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"

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                            • Grantysghost
                              Bouncing Strong
                              • Apr 2010
                              • 18820

                              Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith

                              Originally posted by Mofra
                              Dangerfield on SEN hoping Bailey Smith goes to Geelong.
                              If Baz has to go anywhere, Geelong at least have a record of just getting their 'big' deals done (Ottens, Dangerfield, Cameron).
                              It kind of makes sense with the cotton on thing, however could he live down in that place? He seems like a guy who likes the bright lights.

                              I still can't see the attraction with Geelong. I mean there's a far better place called Melbourne close by!
                              BT COME BACK!​

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                              • Bornadog
                                WOOF Clubhouse Leader
                                • Jan 2007
                                • 65833

                                Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith

                                Sick of the Media discussion on Smith.
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