AFL 2022: Bailey Smith white powder photo, Western Bulldogs investigation, news, updates

The Western Bulldogs are investigating after a photo allegedly showing young gun Bailey Smith with a bag of white powder surfaced on social media.

Smith is not seen taking the powder, only holding the bag.

It is not yet known when the photos and accompanying video were taken.

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Bailey Smith is being investigated.Source: Getty Images

The Bulldogs released a statement on Saturday, where they acknowledged they were aware of the photo and was “investigating the legitimacy of these images”.

“The Western Bulldogs are aware of images of Bailey Smith circulating on social media,” a statement released on Saturday read.

“The club is investigating the legitimacy of these images and is not in a position to comment further at this time.”

The AFL is aware of the existence of the photos as they seek clarification.

The Bulldogs have a bye-round this weekend, while Smith is currently serving a two-match suspension for headbutting Geelong’s Zach Tuohy.

Images circulating that appear to be Western Bulldogs player Bailey Smith with white powder.Source: Supplied

Smith took time away from the game at the end of 2021 for mental health reasons.

He has previously spoken about the difficulties to adjusting to life as an AFL star.

The former number six pick in the AFL draft had a stellar finals campaign in 2021 and was a key cog in the Bulldogs’ run to the final, where they were smashed by the Melbourne Demons.

The out-of-contract midfielder was set to become one of the highest earners at the club and was said to be working towards a contract of around $800,000.

Smith is one of the most popular players in the game, with more than 370,000 followers on instagram — more than Dustin Martin and Lance Franklin.

More to come.