Bailey Smith

The Western Bulldogs Football Club says it is investigating the legitimacy of images circulating on social media of player Bailey Smith with a white powder.

"The Western Bulldogs are aware of images of Bailey Smith circulating on social media," the club said in a statement. The Western Bulldogs Football Club says it is investigating the legitimacy of images circulating on social media of player Bailey Smith with a white powder. Western Bulldogs investigating images appearing to show Bailey Smith with white powder

Sources familiar with Smith's situation have confirmed that the photograph was taken late last year, at a time when Smith had taken a mental health break ...

“The Western Bulldogs are aware of images of Bailey Smith circulating on social media,” a statement released on Saturday morning read. Sources familiar with Smith’s situation have confirmed to The Age that the photograph was taken late last year, at a time when Smith had taken a mental health break from pre-season training. The Western Bulldogs are investigating a photograph which has surfaced on social media which allegedly shows star midfielder Bailey Smith holding a small plastic bag containing a white powder.

A video is also in circulation of Smith at a party where he leans away from the camera before returning to shot. It's unclear when the vision was recorded or ...

A video is also in circulation of Smith at a party where he leans away from the camera before returning. A video is also in circulation of Smith at a party where he leans away from the camera before returning to shot. A photo appearing to show Western Bulldogs superstar Bailey Smith with a bag of white powder has surfaced.

The Western Bulldogs are investigating after photos of the club's star player Bailey Smith - holding what appears to be a bag of 'white powder' - surfaced ...

“I understand what happened was outside of what’s expected of AFL players. When you’re dead we’ll do that. Another man in the huddle joins in and says “f**k a couple of chicks.” “Sleep when you’re dead. “At the end of the day it’s about the f**king ticker,” Smith says in the video posted to TikTok. “The Club is investigating the legitimacy of these images and is not in a position to comment further at this time.”

The Western Bulldogs have confirmed they are investigating images of star midfielder Bailey Smith allegedly holding a small bag of white powder circulating ...

Moments later Smith leans over, appears to sniff something and then wipes his nose. “The Western Bulldogs are aware of images of Bailey Smith circulating on social media,” the club said in a statement. The Western Bulldogs confirmed they are investigating images of star midfielder Bailey Smith allegedly holding a small bag of white powder circulating social media.

After a photo of Bailey Smith emerged on social media, the Bulldogs launched an investigation.

"I understand what happened was outside of what's expected of AFL players. "The club is investigating the legitimacy of these images and is not in a position to comment further at this time." "The Western Bulldogs are aware of images of Bailey Smith circulating on social media," the club said in a statement.

The Western Bulldogs are investigating after images appeared on social media showing star midfielder Bailey Smith holding a bag of white powder at a party.

Smith shot to cult hero status last year, with his hot form and trademark mullet making him one of the most recognisable players in the league. I am determined to come back in a couple of weeks to continue giving 100 per cent for my teammates and the club.” “The club is investigating the legitimacy of these images and is not in a position to comment further at this time.”

Western Bulldogs midfielder Bailey Smith is currently under investigation by his club following the emergence of pictures that appear to show him holding a ...

“The Western Bulldogs are aware of images of Bailey Smith circulating on social media," it read. The images surfaced on social media on Saturday morning. Western Bulldogs midfielder Bailey Smith is currently under investigation by his club following the emergence of pictures that appear to show him holding a bag filled with a white substance.

The Western Bulldogs wish to release the following statements on behalf of CEO Ameet Bains and Bailey Smith, in relation to content which emerged today on social media. 1 hr ago.

However, I am determined to learn the lessons of my past and be a better person in the future. After much reflection, I am now in a position to confess to indulging in behaviours in late 2021 of which I am deeply ashamed. Bailey is a young man who has faced many challenges and pressures off the field in recent times which he has spoken of extensively.

Bailey Smith apologises after images emerged showing the Western Bulldogs star with an "illicit substance".

The AFL Players' Association said Smith had made a mistake, but "has put steps in place to learn from it and grow as a person as a result of it". The AFL says it will interview Smith in the coming days "in relation to the emergence of the content on social media and the context surrounding it". "The club has supported Bailey through this process, and we will continue to work closely with him and provide him the support he needs, as he continues his journey as a Bulldogs player," Bains said.

Sources said that Bailey Smith's spiralling in his behaviour started after the 2021 season and was for a short period.

However, I am determined to learn the lessons of my past and be a better person in the future,” Smith said. Giants ruckman Shane Mumford was fined $25,000 and suspended for two matches when a video circulated of him snorting a substance at the end of 2018, while in October 2020 then Adelaide players Tyson Stengle and Brad Crouch were found guilty of conduct unbecoming by the AFL after SA police found them in possession of an illicit substance. The information may be used to target test individuals in season, with any positive tests in season subject to the illicit drugs policy if not on game day. All of this resulting in the leave I took from football at the commencement of pre-season training late last year. “Cotton On will continue to support Brand Ambassador Bailey Smith during this tough time. The out-of-contract 21-year-old, who has played 77 games, is one of the AFL’s biggest stars with a huge social media following and marketing reach.

The AFL will investigate after a photo and video of Bailey Smith with an illicit substance emerged on social media.

However, I am determined to learn the lessons of my past and be a better person in the future. After much reflection, I am now in a position to confess to indulging in behaviours in late 2021 of which I am deeply ashamed. Bailey is a young man who has faced many challenges and pressures off the field in recent times which he has spoken of extensively. "Bailey is a young man who has faced many challenges and pressures off the field in recent times which he has spoken of extensively. An outcome of that investigation will be communicated in due course. An outcome of that investigation will be communicated in due course." AFL players are well-educated when it comes to the harms associated with the use of illicit substances, and have a responsibility to themselves, their clubs and their professional careers to uphold community expectations. This has been reflected in his strong on-field performances across the 2022 AFL season. "After much reflection, I am now in a position to confess to indulging in behaviours in late 2021 of which I am deeply ashamed. An outcome of that investigation will be communicated in due course." I unreservedly apologise to my family, my teammates, my club and its sponsors, the AFL, my supporters and my sponsors. He is likely to face further and significant AFL sanction for the drug use.

Western Bulldogs star Smith was seen holding a bag of white powder, which both he and the club admit was an.

An image was cropped and circulated, claiming to be a leaked nude photo of the midfielder In 2020 rumours circulated that a nude photo of Smith was being spread on social media. He showed them the original image as proof that there was no nude photo leaked. Sleep is for the f***ing weak,' he said in the video. The image shows suspended star Smith holding up a bag containing an illicit drug. Bailey is a young man who has faced many challenges and pressures off the field in recent times which he has spoken of extensively. 'At the end of the day it's about the f***ing ticka. It was during a period before Smith took extended personal leave from the club to deal with mental health related issues. The Dogs star then turns around and grabs his nose. The Bulldogs' star was also filmed sniffing an unknown substance in a separate video. This has been reflected in his strong on-field performances across the 2022 AFL season. An outcome of that investigation will be communicated in due course.

'Spiralled out of control': Smith opens up on 'indulging behaviours' that left him 'deeply ashamed'

However, I am determined to learn the lessons of my past and be a better person in the future,” Smith said in a statement. “Bailey is a young man who has faced many challenges and pressures off the field in recent times which he has spoken of extensively,” Bains said. “After much reflection, I am now in a position to confess to indulging in behaviours in late 2021 of which I am deeply ashamed. The Herald Sun reported Smith’s management was looking at a two-year deal, but the Dogs would angle for more. Smith, who was taken with Pick 7 in the 2018 national draft, had a stellar finals campaign in 2021. In a separate video, Smith is seen wiping his nose after leaning over while out with friends.

Western Bulldogs star Bailey Smith is likely to be suspended for at least two AFL matches after admitting to consuming illicit substances in the off-season, ...

Both were required to attend a drug and alcohol education course prior to the 2021 season. Stengle received a larger ban because he had breached AFL Return to Play protocols. Smith is just 21 but is already at a career crossroads. I do regret it – it's a big mistake'. A video of Carlisle snorting an unidentified white powder was circulated prior to the 2016 season and the defender cut short an overseas holiday and apologised for the incident. The image of Smith with the offending white substance which was later confirmed by Smith and the Western Bulldogs to be an illicit substance

The Western Bulldogs wish to release the following statements on behalf of CEO Ameet Bains and Bailey Smith, in relation to content which emerged today on ...

However, I am determined to learn the lessons of my past and be a better person in the future. After much reflection, I am now in a position to confess to indulging in behaviours in late 2021 of which I am deeply ashamed. Bailey is a young man who has faced many challenges and pressures off the field in recent times which he has spoken of extensively.

The AFL was today contacted by the Western Bulldogs Football Club and Bailey Smith's management team in relation to content circulating on social media.

An outcome of that investigation will be communicated in due course. Smith is currently on suspension from playing in relation to an on-field incident in Round 12. The AFL acknowledges Smith’s statement this afternoon.

The AFL will investigate after a photo and video of Bailey Smith with an illicit substance emerged on social media.

However, I am determined to learn the lessons of my past and be a better person in the future. After much reflection, I am now in a position to confess to indulging in behaviours in late 2021 of which I am deeply ashamed. Bailey is a young man who has faced many challenges and pressures off the field in recent times which he has spoken of extensively. "Bailey is a young man who has faced many challenges and pressures off the field in recent times which he has spoken of extensively. An outcome of that investigation will be communicated in due course. An outcome of that investigation will be communicated in due course." AFL players are well-educated when it comes to the harms associated with the use of illicit substances, and have a responsibility to themselves, their clubs and their professional careers to uphold community expectations. This has been reflected in his strong on-field performances across the 2022 AFL season. "After much reflection, I am now in a position to confess to indulging in behaviours in late 2021 of which I am deeply ashamed. An outcome of that investigation will be communicated in due course." I unreservedly apologise to my family, my teammates, my club and its sponsors, the AFL, my supporters and my sponsors. He is likely to face further and significant AFL sanction for the drug use.

The damage to Bailey Smith, the Western Bulldogs and the AFL has been mitigated – at least partially – by Smith's own response.

Best to leave that one to the mental health experts. Smith’s image on social platforms gives the impression of a hip, slightly edgy and confident footballer with a mullet for the ages. Smith, importantly, fessed up to his sins and he did this almost immediately, admitting to the “illicit substance”, expressing shame and vowing to improve himself. That said, it’s not a huge call to connect the enormous following that Smith has generated, a largely organic happening on the internet, and his post-season troubles. Bailey Smith entered the AFL as a cleanskin. Only Smith can explain what precisely triggered his descent into an “illicit substance” for a period late last year.

Western Bulldogs star Bailey Smith has had one of the biggest 24 hours of his young life - but one of his sponsors, Cotton On, has vowed to stand behind ...

Bailey is a young man who has faced many challenges and pressures off the field in recent times which he has spoken of extensively. However, I am determined to learn the lessons of my past and be a better person in the future. However, I am determined to learn the lessons of my past and be a better person in the future,' he said. An outcome of that investigation will be communicated in due course. This has been reflected in his strong on-field performances across the 2022 AFL season. After much reflection, I am now in a position to confess to indulging in behaviours in late 2021 of which I am deeply ashamed. An outcome of that investigation will be communicated in due course. 'Bailey is a young man who has faced many challenges and pressures off the field in recent times which he has spoken of extensively. The AFL acknowledges Smith’s statement this afternoon. A spokeswoman for the company said despite the scandal, they were keen to keep working with Smith. I have made mistakes. 'When issues such as this arise, there are typically two alternative approaches people think should be taken.