Watch: Bulldogs star Bailey Smith reported for headbutting Geelong's Zach Tuohy

Kieran Francis

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Watch: Bulldogs star Bailey Smith reported for headbutting Geelong's Zach Tuohy image

Western Bulldogs star Bailey Smith has been reported for headbutting Geelong utility Zach Tuohy during Friday night's match at Marvel Stadium.

As the Bulldogs drew to within 11 points on the three-quarter-time siren, a fracas between both teams ensued, with Smith using his head to make contact with Tuohy's in the melee.

Tuohy had a red mark on his forehead where Smith struck him, with the officiating umpire immediately reporting the Bulldogs midfielder for his action.

Smith now faces a nervous wait to see if he is offered a penalty by the Match Review Panel, or if the case is sent directly to the AFL Tribunal.

The Bulldogs have the bye in round 13 but Smith's participation in their round 14 clash against GWS is likely in jeopardy.

Kieran Francis

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Kieran Francis is a senior editor at The Sporting News based in Melbourne, Australia. He started at Sportal.com.au before being a part of the transition to Sporting News in 2015. Just prior to the 2018 World Cup, he was appointed chief editor of Goal.com in Australia. He has now returned to The Sporting News where his passions lay in football, AFL, poker and cricket - when he is not on holiday.