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.”
