AFL heartthrob Bailey Smith splits from his girlfriend Gemma Dawkins after two years

AFL heartthrob Bailey Smith splits from his girlfriend Gemma Dawkins after two years

As a die-hard AFL fan, I have to say, my heart goes out to Bailey Smith, the charismatic Western Bulldogs star who seems to be going through a tough time lately. From his shocking knee injury that wiped out his 2024 season, to the reported split with his girlfriend of two years, Gemma Dawkins, it’s been a rollercoaster ride for this young talent.


It’s rumored that beloved Australian Rules Football player, Bailey Smith, has parted ways with his long-term partner, Gemma Dawkins, after two years together.

23-year-old standout player for the Western Bulldogs, reportedly went his separate way with Gemma earlier this year, as per the Herald Sun.

In May 2022, Bailey officially acknowledged their romantic relationship, and they first appeared together as a couple at the 2023 Derby Day in Melbourne.

Since then, I’ve been quite discreet about my romantic journey, choosing to keep things low-key. However, recent speculation suggests that we may have chosen different paths.

It seems as though the two have stopped following one another on Instagram, and Bailey’s most recent post featuring Gemma was back in February during their romantic getaway to New York City.

Bailey’s companions have shown their support by spending an enjoyable evening with him at the vibrant Melbourne venue, The Commons Collective.

Back in 2019, I (as a passionate fan) cheered for the first time as my favorite midfielder took to the AFL field. In a heart-warming revelation that made my fandom even stronger, he publicly confirmed his relationship during an interview all the way back in May of 2022.

In the low-key admission, he told how his girlfriend’s father had seen him in shirtless adverts for fashion brand Cotton On. 

AFL heartthrob Bailey Smith splits from his girlfriend Gemma Dawkins after two years

He shared that it’s quite amusing since his girlfriend’s father passes by it daily, yet it’s hard not to notice its humor. Meanwhile, he mostly focuses on his football and doesn’t give it much thought beyond that.

In the remainder of that year, Bailey was noticed exhibiting affectionate behavior with Gemma. They were observed holding hands while taking a stroll together.

The low-key couple then finally made their public debut at the 2023 Derby Day in Melbourne.

Daily Mail Australia has contacted Bailey for comment. 

2024 AFL season for Bailey was abruptly ended due to an unexpected knee injury that occurred during a training session with the Western Bulldogs in December.

AFL heartthrob Bailey Smith splits from his girlfriend Gemma Dawkins after two years

Further examination revealed that he had torn his front knee ligament, which could significantly impact the trajectory of his footballing journey.

After receiving disheartening news, Bailey shared a picture on Instagram from his workout session, accompanied by the caption “Ah well, things will work out,” followed by a blue heart emoji.

Chris Grant, the Bulldogs football director, expressed deep disappointment and a strong sense of empathy towards Bailey, stating, “We’re really let down by the situation, and we can truly understand his feelings.”

‘The entire club will rally around him during this difficult time as he begins his rehab journey.’

In those days, I, a devoted admirer, found myself sending heartfelt goodwill messages and pleading for you to remain with our cherished club, as rumors swirled about your potential departure.

As a lifestyle expert, I’m keeping my ear to the ground regarding speculations about potential transfers, and I’ve got some exciting news for football fans. It appears that there’s talk of a two-year contract extension on the table from the Bulldogs themselves, which could potentially see him staying put until 2027!

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2024-08-31 01:50

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