Devastating Bulldogs blow as star Bailey Smith ruptures his knee

Devastating Bulldogs blow as star Bailey Smith ruptures his knee

Western Bulldogs star Bailey Smith has ruptured his ACL at training in a devastating blow for the club and player.

The injury occurred at training on Wednesday morning, with the club confirming the 23-year-old will need a reconstruction.

Bailey Smith has ruptured his ACLCredit: Getty Images

“We’re all extremely disappointed for Bailey, and empathise with him greatly,” the Bulldogs’ executive director of football Chris Grant said in a club statement on Wednesday afternoon.

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

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