AFL star Bailey Smith faces backlash over alleged 'love bombing
Geelong AFL player Bailey Smith was accused on TikTok of dating two women on the same day. Sydney‑based TikTok user Tahlia posted screenshots showing Smith beside her in a car on 22 June at 7:38 am in Manly, while another user, Mia, posted a mirror‑selfie with Smith later that day at 7:03 pm, both appearing to be in the same outfit. The timestamps suggest the photos were taken only three hours apart, prompting claims that Smith was simultaneously involved with multiple women.
Social media users reacted with a mix of outrage, jokes and defence. Some called the behaviour “love bombing”, while others reminded that a single person can date freely. Love Island Australia star Boston also chimed in, sharing a screenshot of Smith asking to work out together, which she declined.
The story has generated considerable online discussion but no legal or club action has been reported.
Entities: Bailey Smith · Boston · Geelong Football Club · Mia · Tahlia
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The two photos of Bailey Smith were taken three hours apart and show him wearing the same outfit. (multiple articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] TikTok users posted reactions ranging from outrage to jokes about the alleged dating behaviour. (multiple articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Bailey Smith was photographed with TikTok user Mia in Manly on 22 June at 7:03 pm. (multiple articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Bailey Smith was photographed with TikTok user Tahlia in Manly on 22 June at 7:38 am. (multiple articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Love Island Australia star Boston shared a screenshot of Bailey Smith asking to work out together, which she declined. (multiple articles)