AFL State of Origin: Bailey Smith lands in Perth after catching a lift with Patrick Dangerfield
Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield has adopted Bailey Smith for the week as the Victorian superstars arrived in Perth ahead of AFL State of Origin.
Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield has adopted Bailey Smith for the week as the Victorian superstars arrived in Perth ahead of AFL Origin.
The Cats duo landed late last night and were greeted by Western Australia captain Patrick Cripps, who also flew over on Tuesday, with Dangerfield’s 8-year-old son George already splitting state allegiances to grab a pic with the WA star.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.Smith will have plenty of eyes on him throughout his time in the west, being one of the AFL’s biggest and most controversial figures.
He will be keen to remind everyone of his on-field prowess, coming off a career-best season in his first season at Geelong, where he finished third in Brownlow voting, only to spend the off-season in the headlines for the wrong reasons after his Mad Monday antics.
Having lost his licence last week, Smith has fortunately found a lift in joining the clan Dangerfield for his trip out west, with the Cats captain spotted in Osborne Park organising his transport.
Smith also lost out on wearing his favoured No.3 at the weekend, with Fremantle’s Caleb Serong to take his number due to having played one more AFL match in his career, demoting Smith to wear No.33
The bulk of Victoria’s squad, as well as the rest of WA’s Melbourne-based contingent, are expected to arrive later on Wednesday.
Former Eagle turned Hawk Tom Barrass was one of the earlier arrivals and did not waste the opportunity to spend some extended time back in WA, helping to promote the state ahead of the clash.
