Injury Bailey Smith ACL injury

[Satan]

Western Bulldogs star Bailey Smith

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Bailey Smith

Age

23

Ht

185cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.3

5star

K

8.5

3star

HB

9.8

5star

M

2.3

2star

T

3.8

5star

CL

2.7

4star

D

19.8

5star

K

9.6

4star

HB

10.2

5star

M

1.8

2star

T

3.2

4star

CL

3.2

4star

D

14.8

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

7.2

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

3.4

5star

CL

1.6

4star

has suffered an ACL injury in a devastating training mishap which will wipe out his 2024 campaign.
Smith suffered the injury during a pre-season training session on Wednesday morning, with scans on his knee quickly confirming what was feared.

“We’re all extremely disappointed for Bailey, and empathise with him greatly,” Bulldogs’ football boss Chris Grant said.

“The entire club will rally around him during this difficult time, as he begins his rehab journey.”

The injury is a huge blow to Smith, who is out of contract beyond 2024.




Wish him a speedy recovery

 

[RUNVS]

Very bad timing from a contract point of view. Would have likely gotten a long term multi-million contract offer just last week. Has likely lost millions off that contract with one knee injury.

 

[jakson68]

Horrible news for the Doggies, as a Pies supporter, I feel their annoyance.

Well I guess our attention moves more onto JUH.

 

[geoffhop]

Bugger me, that's really crap news for the guy and the Dogs. The game is better when all the best players are on the field.

 

[Corn Cobbers]

This guy is possibly the most fanatical trainer in the comp, will actually be interesting to see how he approaches rehab, wouldn't be surprised if he gets some games in later in the season

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[Percel]

Gutting for Smith, the club and Doggies fans

 

[Saab NLAW]

That's terrible news, feel for him, the club and their fans for him losing a season

 

[Vic pokiesmon]

Very bad timing from a contract point of view. Would have likely gotten a long term multi-million contract offer just last week. Has likely lost millions off that contract with one knee injury.

It’s not 1985. Off top my head Petracca Gawn and many top sportsman have done ACL s and played better afterwards..Happy for him to stay at dogs and to be honest I don’t think it’s it n good taste to discuss now but I’d be disappointed if Giants didn’t ask the question and offer good money and draft picks …if he felt need to get out of Melbourne and saw a role with us.

 

[What else we can do]

Praying he'll be back before the season finishes.

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

Very bad timing from a contract point of view. Would have likely gotten a long term multi-million contract offer just last week. Has likely lost millions off that contract with one knee injury.

Wont make 1 bit of difference to his contract offer. Geelong will not change it one cent

 

[Kappa]

It’s not 1985. Off top my head Petracca Gawn and many top sportsman have done ACL s and played better afterwards..Happy for him to stay at dogs and to be honest I don’t think it’s it n good taste to discuss now but I’d be disappointed if Giants didn’t ask the question and offer good money and draft picks …if he felt need to get out of Melbourne and saw a role with us.

wtf does "played better afterwards" mean? They did both their ACL's when they were kids.

Who knows how much better they could've been without that injury.

 

[Jeff76]

Terrible news for Collingwood


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[BallaratBulldog]

Horrible news for the Doggies, as a Pies supporter, I feel their annoyance.

Well I guess our attention moves more onto JUH.

JUH reportedly about to sign a extension.

 

[conrad_437]

All that force through the ACL when running, kicking, twisting and turning and many AFL players leg strength doesn't keep up with their upper body strength. Tell me I'm wrong?

I can readily assure you that an AFL player's leg strength is the absolute foundation of their game. That explosive first step and ability to break a tackle is mostly leg strength, core and a player's balance. Not to mention the anaerobic running capacity of an AFL player means that their leg strength is insanely good.

In any case, Bailey Smith is a terrible example. He is incredibly lean and while muscular, isn't bulky at all.

 

[Tiger_Of_Old]

This guy is possibly the most fanatical trainer in the comp, will actually be interesting to see how he approaches rehab, wouldn't be surprised if he gets some games in later in the season

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Goodluck too him.
All not lost.
Alex Rance did his knee rnd 1 2019 and nearly convinced Dimma too play him in the 19 Gf.
Smith has 3mnths head start.

 

[Captivating]

Smith should start rehab with McStay to get a head start on his future

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

Goodluck too him.
All not lost.
Alex Rance did his knee rnd 1 2019 and nearly convinced Dimma too play him in the 19 Gf.
Smith has 3mnths head start.

Rance though, unfortunately never played AFL again… So yep good luck to Bailey.

 

[HugeJohnson]

Sucks to see any player go through this. He's still young and will be back even better im sure of it. He can look to Robbie Gray

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Robbie Gray

Age

36

Ht

183cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.9

5star

K

9.8

4star

HB

10.1

5star

M

3.5

4star

T

3.2

5star

G

1.4

5star

D

13.3

3star

K

6.0

2star

HB

7.3

4star

M

2.4

3star

T

2.6

4star

G

0.6

4star

D

10.4

3star

K

6.6

3star

HB

3.8

3star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.4

4star

G

1.4

5star

as one example of a player who came back from an ACL and became one of the best in the comp.

 

[STPer18]

Geelong will not change it one cent

Maybe less acreage, am I right?

 

[HugeJohnson]

On another note, why don't players ever have that LARS operation anymore. I remember 10-15 years ago some players could go through it and be back on the field in a few months? David Rodan

David Rodan

Age

40

Ht

173cm

Wt

87kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.1

4star

K

7.1

3star

HB

7.0

4star

M

2.2

2star

T

3.1

5star

CL

3.9

5star

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D

8.6

3star

K

6.0

3star

HB

2.6

3star

M

2.0

3star

T

1.0

3star

was one player I remember having that surgery.

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

Maybe less acreage, am I right?

Never. You don’t reduce what is free. Am I right ?

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

On another note, why don't players ever have that LARS operation anymore. I remember 10-15 years ago some players could go through it and be back on the field in a few months? David Rodan was one player I remember having that surgery.

Cos it wrecks your knees completely a few years later. If you want a quality of life after football you avoid LARS

 

[RUNVS]

On another note, why don't players ever have that LARS operation anymore. I remember 10-15 years ago some players could go through it and be back on the field in a few months? David Rodan was one player I remember having that surgery.

I was wondering that myself actually. While not always successful there were enough success stories that I am surprised more players don't try it, especially since there has likely been another 15 years of perfecting the technique.

 

[Truckosaurus]

Leg strength is not the foundation of anybody's game - a lot of the U18 reps have stick legs and barely any are well developed.

Being teenagers might have something to do with that

 

[Sir_Loin]

Rance though, unfortunately never played AFL again… So yep good luck to Bailey.

Tross was a fair bit older than Bailey though in football terms. He was also pretty much done and I reckon if he was part of the 2019 flag team he might have hung up the boots anyway.

Bailey still has it all in front of him if he wants it.