Spring Carnival 2023: Bailey Smith’s Birdcage debut with girlfriend Gemma Dawkins

Bulldogs star Bailey Smith was a hit in the Birdcage, stepping out to take in the Derby Day action alongside glamorous girlfriend Gemma Dawkins. He also stole a kiss from another famous name.

Karl Stefanovic and Bailey Smith. Picture: Instagram

Western Bulldogs star Bailey Smith made his debut in the Birdcage with much success.

The footballer with the famous mullet was joined by partner Gemma Dawkins, looking glamorous in black.

Gemma Dawkins and Bailey Smith at Derby Day. Picture: Sam Tabone

They were guests in the G.H. Mumm marquee.

Smith was mobbed by fans wanting pictures and selfies through the day, including TV personality Karl Stefanovic.

The Today host planted a kiss on Smith's cheek, with Stefanovic’s wife Jasmine wondering why she wasn’t included in the pic op.

Bailey Smith in the Birdcage at Flemington. Picture: Supplied

Tom Mitchell and Isaac Quaynor. Picture: Carly Ravenhall

Smith wasn’t the only noticeable footballer in the VIP enclosure, Collingwood premiership favourite Jordan De Goey was also spotted in the Mumm marquee, along with Josh Daicos and his partner Annalise Dalins.

They were mingling with former Pie Chris Tarrant and Simon Lennox, owner of the Osborne bar in South Yarra.

The Schweppes marquee proved to be a hotspot for footballers too, with Mason Cox, Tom Mitchell and Isaac Quaynor in there, along with Ben King and Toby Greene.