AFL player Bailey Smith is reportedly facing a social media backlash after a Sydney woman shared details suggesting he was involved with two different women on the same day. The Geelong Cats star's alleged dating activities came to light over the weekend when a woman named Tahlia posted a photo of herself with Smith in a car, seemingly on a date.
Further images shared by Tahlia depicted Smith posing with other women in an apartment foyer. According to the posts, these photos were taken in the same location and with Smith wearing the same outfit—a hoodie and sweatpants—just three hours apart. Tahlia captioned one post, "Three hours apart is crazy work," and another, "POV when he's planning his future with you and 400 other girls."
Accompanying Tahlia's posts were screenshots of text messages she allegedly exchanged with other women who had also reportedly met with Smith. The social media posts quickly generated widespread commentary, with many users expressing amusement at the situation. Some users noted the perceived coordination required for such a feat, while others joked about Smith's busy schedule.
Some social media users defended Smith, highlighting that he is single and that his actions are consistent with being a young, successful athlete. Others shared their own alleged interactions with Smith, including direct messages and photos from encounters.
Another woman, identified as Hol on X, also shared a mirror selfie with Smith in the same apartment foyer. In this instance, Smith was wearing a different outfit than the one seen in Tahlia's photos.
In response to the online attention, Smith later posted a photo on Monday afternoon. The image appeared to be a humorous take on the foyer mirror selfies, showing him posing with a male friend, while wearing the same hoodie and sweatpants seen in the earlier pictures.
Smith's most recent public relationship was with Queensland influencer Tammy Hembrow. Their relationship reportedly ended after two months, with Smith confirming their platonic status in an interview with KIIS FM's Kyle & Jackie O Show. He stated that they were "just mates" and that Hembrow would not be accompanying him to the Brownlow Medal count.