More from Telstra

Australia's best network.

Proudly Sponsored By
Previous Player
Club Watermark

Bailey Smith

  • -
  • -cm
  • -kg
- Season Total
- Season Avg.
Full Profile
Next Player

Bailey Smith's first season at Geelong certainly exceeded all expectations, as the dominant midfielder firmly cemented himself among the top echelon of players in the competition. 

The incredible campaign saw Smith share the top honour in the AFLCA Champion Player of the Year Award, while also receiving his first All-Australian blazer and finishing third in the Brownlow Medal. 

His ball-winning prowess was phenomenal, leading the competition for average disposals per game (31.3), while also finishing in the AFL's top 10 for centre clearances and inside 50s. 

Smith accomplished all of this in his first year at Geelong, despite missing the entire 2024 season through injury. 

Already forming a powerful partnership through the midfield alongside Max Holmes, it will be exciting for Cats fans to watch Smith's development heading into his second season in the Hoops. 

Bailey Smith

Bailey Smith's first season at Geelong certainly exceeded all expectations, as the dominant midfielder firmly cemented himself among the top echelon of players in the competition. 

The incredible campaign saw Smith share the top honour in the AFLCA Champion Player of the Year Award, while also receiving his first All-Australian blazer and finishing third in the Brownlow Medal. 

His ball-winning prowess was phenomenal, leading the competition for average disposals per game (31.3), while also finishing in the AFL's top 10 for centre clearances and inside 50s. 

Smith accomplished all of this in his first year at Geelong, despite missing the entire 2024 season through injury. 

Already forming a powerful partnership through the midfield alongside Max Holmes, it will be exciting for Cats fans to watch Smith's development heading into his second season in the Hoops. 

  • Player Sponsors
    Kerry & Peter Robinson
Total Games -
Total Goals -
DOB -
Debut -
Draft -
Brownlow Votes 0
Recruited From -

Honours

Team and player honours

All Australian
Years award won:
2025
AFLCA Champion Player of the Year
Years award won:
2025
22under22 Team
Years award won:
2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Key Stats & Performance

Benchmarking   Explained
Stat Season Avg. v Career Avg. Top Season Performance Top Career Performance
Loading Table
Season Season
PI
K
H
D
M
HO
FF
FA
T
G
B
AF
Loading Stats

Latest Player Videos

  • 03:23
    Highlights
    Highlights

    Bailey Smith | 150 Games Highlights

    Bailey Smith will notch up his 150th AFL game on Friday night, watch some of the best moments of his impressive career to date.

    AFL
  • 02:08
    Highlights
    Highlights

    Bailey Smith | 2026 All-Australian Highlights

    Bailey Smith has been awarded his 2nd straight All-Australian team selection, after a brilliant 2025 campaign.

    AFL
    Awards
  • 01:42
    Highlights
    Highlights

    Dangerous duo: Mannagh and Baz up the heat with six-goal pairing

    Shaun Mannagh and Bailey Smith fire three goals each in a damaging outing from the star Geelong pair

    AFL
  • 00:39
    Highlights
    Highlights

    Super Smith gets creative with slick squeezer

    Bailey Smith reads the drop perfectly and threads a quick-smart finish to extend the margin

    AFL
  • 05:12
    Feature
    Feature

    Post Win Roaming | Jack Henry, Blicavs & Bailey Smith

    Some of the boys joined us for a post win roaming against the Bombers! Proudly Presented by Ford Australia.

    AFL
  • 01:24
    Highlights
    Highlights

    The Middle Men | Cats Clearance Catalog

    Geelong's midfield unit helped the team benefit from +17 in the clearance tally, setting up a 25 point win against the Magpies.

    AFL
  • 00:38
    Highlights
    Highlights

    Baz pizzazz: Smith's 'sizzling' celebration after stunning running goal

    Bailey Smith caps off an outstanding night with a well-deserved major in the fourth quarter

    AFL
  • 01:03
    Highlights
    Highlights

    Rapid Baz explodes from blocks within seconds

    Bailey Smith slots a fast running finish from the centre to give Geelong the perfect second-half start

    AFL
  • 06:27
    Interview
    Interview

    Roaming's Don't Get LARGER Than This! | Smith, Mannagh, Dempsey, Atkins

    After a fantastic win by Geelong's AFL team, join us in the post game rooms as we chat to some happy Cats! Proudly Presented by Ford Australia.

    AFL
  • 00:42
    Highlights
    Highlights

    Baz goes bang from absurd angle with stunning strike

    Bailey Smith wastes no time after the mark before launching an outrageous goal from beyond 50

    AFL

Latest Player News

  1. Feature
    Feature

    The Making of a Superstar: Bailey Smith's Journey to 150 Games

    Bailey Smith will celebrate his 150th AFL game in Friday night's Semi-Final against Fremantle

    AFL
  2. Latest News
    Latest News

    Gary Ayres Award | Star Cats Start September Strongly

    Two Cats have made a strong start in the 2026 Gary Ayres Award, following Geelong's Elimination Final victory over Carlton

    AFL
    Awards
  3. Announcement
    Announcement

    Bailey Smith Selected in Second Consecutive All Australian Team

    Star Cat Bailey Smith has been recognised for his brilliant 2026 season, selected in the All Australian team for a second consecutive year

    AFL
    Awards
  4. Announcement
    Announcement

    AFLPA Announces Nominees for their 2026 Awards

    The nominees have been announced for the 2026 AFL Player's MVP Awards, with a number of Geelong players a chance to feature in a variety of categories

    AFL
    Awards
You are currently logged in to Club Exclusive access

Principal Partner

Major Partner

Elite Partners

View All Partners
Page Top

Acknowledgment of Country

Geelong Football Club acknowledges Wadawurrung as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the Land on which our club, our families and our communities work and play. We pay our respects to Elders of the past, the present, and those that will lead their collective future. Kardinyu, in Wadawurrung language is the place of the morning sun, a place of deep cultural connection and significance, a meeting place since the beginning of time. We are honoured to walk with the Wadawurrung People, to listen, respect and talk together on our journey on Wadawurrung Country.