AFL star Bailey Smith surprises fans as he is seen working behind the bar at a Melbourne pub - after his Western Bulldogs trade request

Bailey Smith surprised fans by popping up behind the bar at Public House in Melbourne on Thursday night. Joining in with the AFL Grand Final festivities, Bailey looked pretty comfortable playing the position of barman as he poured a shot of vodka into a glass. The Western Bulldogs star also shared his excitement about seeing Katy Perry, who is set to perform at the Brisbane Lions vs Sydney Swans AFL Grand Final on Saturday. Bailey Smith surprised fans by popping up behind the bar at Public House in Melbourne on Thursday night The AFL superstar, 23, enjoyed trying on a different profession for an evening at the gastro-pub and cocktail bar on Church Street Bailey's stint behind the bar was to promote his drinks brand Barry, which he said has given him 'focus' while he was forced to sit out of the 2024 campaign after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament at training in December. Joining in with the AFL Grand Final festivities, Bailey looked pretty comfortable playing the position of barman as he poured a shot of vodka into a glass Bailey's stint behind the bar was to promote his drinks brand Barry, which he said has given him 'focus' while he was forced to sit out of the 2024 campaign due to an injury The Bulldogs began exit meetings with the player last Monday, following their elimination final defeat to the Hawks.