George Bailey’s career in images

Tasmanian cricket legend George Bailey will play his last home game at Blundstone Arena, Bellerive. We take a look at some of the best images from his colourful career.

January 24, 2020 - 11:37AM

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1/103George Bailey - Portrait session with Australian cricket players ahead of the first Ashes Test in Brisbane. Pic by Luke Marsden.

2/103George Bailey arrive's at Brisbane Airport. Pic Darren England.

Canadian tennis player Eugenie Bouchard and Hurricanes captain George Bailey had a hit of tennis at the Hobart International. Picture: LUKE BOWDEN

3/103Canadian tennis player Eugenie Bouchard and Hurricanes captain George Bailey had a hit of tennis at the Hobart International. Picture: LUKE BOWDEN

4/103ASHES BRISBANE. Debutante George Bailey during the Anthems day 1 of the first Ashes Test from the Gabba in Brisbane. Pics Adam Head

5/103George Bailey lofts a six. Day three of the first Ashes test, at the Gabba. Pic Jono Searle.

6/103Sport Cricket George Bailey from Launceston at the Domain Tennis Centre

7/103CRICKET - 21.11.07 - Pura Cup NSW v Tasmania at the SCG. George Bailey pulls the ball for four. pic. Phil Hillyard

8/103Tasmanian Tiger captain George Bailey has been selected as the captain of the Australian T20 Cricket Team

Tasmanian Tigers cricketers George Bailey and Travis Birt with their collection of winners medals from the Ford Ranger One Day Cup, the TCA Twenty20 and Kookaburra Cup

9/103Tasmanian Tigers cricketers George Bailey and Travis Birt with their collection of winners medals from the Ford Ranger One Day Cup, the TCA Twenty20 and Kookaburra Cup

Ford Ranger Cup, Tasmanian Tigers versus Queensland Bulls preview, Tasmanian Tigers vice captain George Bailey gets up close with Harold the bull at Bellerive Oval

10/103Ford Ranger Cup, Tasmanian Tigers versus Queensland Bulls preview, Tasmanian Tigers vice captain George Bailey gets up close with Harold the bull at Bellerive Oval

11/103Sport Cricket Xavier Doherty and George Bailey picked for the Australian Under 17 team

12/103Hobart Hurricanes player George Bailey ahead of his last game at Blundstone Arena. Picture: Zak Simmonds

George Bailey of the Hurricanes kisses the ball after catching out Ben Cutting of the Heat during the Big Bash League (BBL) match between the Brisbane Heat and the Hobart Hurricanes at Metricon Stadium on the Gold Coast, Saturday, December 22, 2018. (AAP Image/Dave Hunt) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY, IMAGES TO BE USED FOR NEWS REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY, NO COMMERCIAL USE WHATSOEVER, NO USE IN BOOKS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM AAP

13/103George Bailey of the Hurricanes kisses the ball after catching out Ben Cutting of the Heat during the Big Bash League (BBL) match between the Brisbane Heat and the Hobart Hurricanes at Metricon Stadium on the Gold Coast, Saturday, December 22, 2018. (AAP Image/Dave Hunt) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY, IMAGES TO BE USED FOR NEWS REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY, NO COMMERCIAL USE WHATSOEVER, NO USE IN BOOKS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM AAP

14/103Twenty20 game, Tasmanian Tigers versus Western Australia Warriors, at Bellerive Oval, George Bailey batting for Tasmania

Pura Cup final Tasmanian Tigers versus New South Wales (NSW) Blues at Bellerive Oval, Tasmanian Tigers player George Bailey signs autograhps for school children

15/103Pura Cup final Tasmanian Tigers versus New South Wales (NSW) Blues at Bellerive Oval, Tasmanian Tigers player George Bailey signs autograhps for school children

16/103Hobart Hurricanes media day from Blundstone Arena ahead of the 2019/20 Twenty20 Big Bash League. George Bailey. Picture: Zak Simmonds

23 Mar 2007 : Pura Cup final : Tigers capt George Bailey (Top) celebrates with the team after winning the Cup vs NSW Blues - sport cricket action victory celebrations

17/10323 Mar 2007 : Pura Cup final : Tigers capt George Bailey (Top) celebrates with the team after winning the Cup vs NSW Blues - sport cricket action victory celebrations

18/103Pura Cup Tasmanian Tigers team, George Bailey

Hurricanes player George Bailey gets harnessed up at the top of Wrest Point to launch the RHH Research Foundation's The Edge abseiling fundraiser. Picture: PATRICK GEE

19/103Hurricanes player George Bailey gets harnessed up at the top of Wrest Point to launch the RHH Research Foundation's The Edge abseiling fundraiser. Picture: PATRICK GEE

Pura Cup final, Tasmanian Tigers versus New South Wales (NSW) Blues at Bellerive Oval, Tasmanian Tigers player celebrate their victory top from left Sean Clingeleffer, Brendan Drew, Luke Butterworth, Michael Di Venuto and George Bailey, middle row from left Damien Wright, Travis Birt, Daniel Marsh, Ben Hilfenhaus, Adam Griffith and Michael Dighton, front from left Jason Krejza, Tim Paine and Xavier Doherty

20/103Pura Cup final, Tasmanian Tigers versus New South Wales (NSW) Blues at Bellerive Oval, Tasmanian Tigers player celebrate their victory top from left Sean Clingeleffer, Brendan Drew, Luke Butterworth, Michael Di Venuto and George Bailey, middle row from left Damien Wright, Travis Birt, Daniel Marsh, Ben Hilfenhaus, Adam Griffith and Michael Dighton, front from left Jason Krejza, Tim Paine and Xavier Doherty

Pura Cup, Tasmanian Tigers versus Queensland Bulls at Bellerive Oval, Tasmanian Tigers batsmen Travis Birt, right and teammate George Bailey walk off the ground after winning the game

21/103Pura Cup, Tasmanian Tigers versus Queensland Bulls at Bellerive Oval, Tasmanian Tigers batsmen Travis Birt, right and teammate George Bailey walk off the ground after winning the game

Twenty20 Cricket final Glenorchy versus South Hobart-Sandy Bay at Queenborough, South Hobart-Sandy Bay team celebrate their victory from back left Mick Marshall, Alex Doolan, Jonathon Davies, Adam Polkinghorne, Chris Duval, Hamish Kingston, from centre left Sam Paske, Xavier Doherty, Simon Cusden, from front left Travis Birt, George Bailey and Stuart Martin in the Queensborough changerooms

22/103Twenty20 Cricket final Glenorchy versus South Hobart-Sandy Bay at Queenborough, South Hobart-Sandy Bay team celebrate their victory from back left Mick Marshall, Alex Doolan, Jonathon Davies, Adam Polkinghorne, Chris Duval, Hamish Kingston, from centre left Sam Paske, Xavier Doherty, Simon Cusden, from front left Travis Birt, George Bailey and Stuart Martin in the Queensborough changerooms

23/103Victoria v Tasmania at MCG. Cricket. Vic speedster Shane Harwood welcomes George Bailey to the crease with a bouncer.

Cricket player Tasmanian Tiger George Bailey is one of two Australian's selected at a recent auction to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL)

24/103Cricket player Tasmanian Tiger George Bailey is one of two Australian's selected at a recent auction to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL)

George Bailey of the Hurricanes receives medical attention during the Big Bash League (BBL) semi-final match between the Hobart Hurricanes and the Melbourne Stars at Blundstone Arena in Hobart, Thursday, February 14, 2019. (AAP Image/Rob Blakers) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY, IMAGES TO BE USED FOR NEWS REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY, NO COMMERCIAL USE WHATSOEVER, NO USE IN BOOKS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM AAP

25/103George Bailey of the Hurricanes receives medical attention during the Big Bash League (BBL) semi-final match between the Hobart Hurricanes and the Melbourne Stars at Blundstone Arena in Hobart, Thursday, February 14, 2019. (AAP Image/Rob Blakers) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY, IMAGES TO BE USED FOR NEWS REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY, NO COMMERCIAL USE WHATSOEVER, NO USE IN BOOKS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM AAP

Twenty20 Big Bash cricket match Tasmanian Tigers versus New South Wales at Bellerive Oval preview, Tasmanian Tigers captain George Bailey holds his redhot cricket bat in readyness for the big game

26/103Twenty20 Big Bash cricket match Tasmanian Tigers versus New South Wales at Bellerive Oval preview, Tasmanian Tigers captain George Bailey holds his redhot cricket bat in readyness for the big game

Tasmanian Tigers cricket team celebrate at Salamanca Place in Hobart their Ranger Cup title win, from left Brendan Drew, Michael Dighton, George Bailey, James Faulkner, Xavier Doherty, Gerard Denton and Travis Birt, proudly displaying the cup

27/103Tasmanian Tigers cricket team celebrate at Salamanca Place in Hobart their Ranger Cup title win, from left Brendan Drew, Michael Dighton, George Bailey, James Faulkner, Xavier Doherty, Gerard Denton and Travis Birt, proudly displaying the cup

28/103Australia A cricket team visit children taking part in a coaching clinic on Palm Island in Queensland. George Bailey with William Bligh.

Tasmanian Tiger cricketers to donate a present to the Salvation Army Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal every time they hit a six in their game against Western Australia, Salvation Army divisional social programme secretary Tasmanian division Stuart Foster accepting donated gifts from Tasmanian Tiger captain George Bailey

29/103Tasmanian Tiger cricketers to donate a present to the Salvation Army Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal every time they hit a six in their game against Western Australia, Salvation Army divisional social programme secretary Tasmanian division Stuart Foster accepting donated gifts from Tasmanian Tiger captain George Bailey

Sheffield Shield Cricket Final Tasmanian Tigers (Tasmania) versus New South Wales (NSW) Blues at Bellerive Oval, final day, Tiger captain George Bailey holding the Shield trophy

30/103Sheffield Shield Cricket Final Tasmanian Tigers (Tasmania) versus New South Wales (NSW) Blues at Bellerive Oval, final day, Tiger captain George Bailey holding the Shield trophy

Australia’s George Bailey reacts as Australia’s Adam Voges leaves the field after getting out during the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between England and Australia at Edgbaston in Birmingham, central England on June 8, 2013. England beat Australia by 48 runs in their Champions Trophy Group A opener. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES -- RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

31/103Australia’s George Bailey reacts as Australia’s Adam Voges leaves the field after getting out during the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between England and Australia at Edgbaston in Birmingham, central England on June 8, 2013. England beat Australia by 48 runs in their Champions Trophy Group A opener. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES -- RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

CRICKET: Tas vs. Queensland Day 3 Sheffield Shield Final, Blundstone Arena: George Bailey (standing) and Ricky Ponting after Ponting flew through the air to try and catch the ball.

32/103CRICKET: Tas vs. Queensland Day 3 Sheffield Shield Final, Blundstone Arena: George Bailey (standing) and Ricky Ponting after Ponting flew through the air to try and catch the ball.

03/02/2013 WIRE: PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 03: George Bailey of Australia celebrates his century during game two of the Commonwealth Bank One Day International Series between Australia and the West Indies at WACA on February 3, 2013 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) Pic. Images Getty

33/10303/02/2013 WIRE: PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 03: George Bailey of Australia celebrates his century during game two of the Commonwealth Bank One Day International Series between Australia and the West Indies at WACA on February 3, 2013 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) Pic. Images Getty

Tasmanian Tiger cricket players from left, Xavier Doherty has been selected to play in the Australian T20 (Twenty/20, 20/20) cricket team and George Bailey has been selected as the captain

34/103Tasmanian Tiger cricket players from left, Xavier Doherty has been selected to play in the Australian T20 (Twenty/20, 20/20) cricket team and George Bailey has been selected as the captain

35/103Australia v Sri Lanka,20/20,Cricket,MCG,Captain Glenn Law,Firefighter,middle,Xavier Doherty,Caitlin Potts and George Bailey,

CRICKET: Last years Hurricanes captain, Tim Paine (left) lets this year’s captain, George Bailey know he’s got big boots to fill, whilst discussing some tactics for the upcoming big bash season.

36/103CRICKET: Last years Hurricanes captain, Tim Paine (left) lets this year’s captain, George Bailey know he’s got big boots to fill, whilst discussing some tactics for the upcoming big bash season.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 12: George Bailey speaks next to Host Michael Slater at the 2018 Allan Border Medal at Crown Palladium on February 12, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

37/103MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 12: George Bailey speaks next to Host Michael Slater at the 2018 Allan Border Medal at Crown Palladium on February 12, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

38/103tickets for the coming cricket season at Blundstone Arena are on sale. players George Bailey, left, and Xavier Doherty

Official announcement by Cricket Tasmania of the renaming of Bellerive Oval to Blundstone Arena Bellerive, from left, at rear, Tasmanian Cricket Association (TCA) chairman Tony Harrison, Tasmanian Premier Lara Giddings and Blundstone chief executive (CEO) Steve Gunn, watch as Tasmanian cricketers Ben Hilfenhaus, Xavier Doherty and George Bailey discuss the unveiling of the newly named Blundstone Arena Bellerive

39/103Official announcement by Cricket Tasmania of the renaming of Bellerive Oval to Blundstone Arena Bellerive, from left, at rear, Tasmanian Cricket Association (TCA) chairman Tony Harrison, Tasmanian Premier Lara Giddings and Blundstone chief executive (CEO) Steve Gunn, watch as Tasmanian cricketers Ben Hilfenhaus, Xavier Doherty and George Bailey discuss the unveiling of the newly named Blundstone Arena Bellerive

CRICKET: Tas vs. Queensland day 5, Sheffield Shield Final, Blundstone Arena: Tasmanian captain George Bailey's father, Johnnie Bailey (left) and sister Katie Bailey cheer on George from the hill at Blundstone Arena

40/103CRICKET: Tas vs. Queensland day 5, Sheffield Shield Final, Blundstone Arena: Tasmanian captain George Bailey's father, Johnnie Bailey (left) and sister Katie Bailey cheer on George from the hill at Blundstone Arena

41/103James Faulkner and George Bailey. The Tasmanian Tigers cricket team enjoy an after party at the Telegraph Hotel.

42/103One Day Cicket. Australia v Sri Lanka at the MCG. Aussie skipper George Bailey hooks for 4 One Day Cicket. Australia v Sri Lanka at the MCG.

George Bailey with the shield. Tasmania celebrates winning the Sheffield Shield cricket final against Queensland at Blundstone arena Bellerive.

43/103George Bailey with the shield. Tasmania celebrates winning the Sheffield Shield cricket final against Queensland at Blundstone arena Bellerive.

20/03/2012 WIRE: Australian cricketer George Bailey celebrates reaching half century during the third-of-five One Day International (ODI) matches between West Indies and Australia at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown on March 20, 2012. Australia won the toss and elected to bat. AFP PHOTO/Jewel Samad Pic. Afp

44/10320/03/2012 WIRE: Australian cricketer George Bailey celebrates reaching half century during the third-of-five One Day International (ODI) matches between West Indies and Australia at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown on March 20, 2012. Australia won the toss and elected to bat. AFP PHOTO/Jewel Samad Pic. Afp

George Bailey and John X are starting their rehearsals for the 2018 Carols by Candle Light at its new home of Blundstone Arena, Bellerive. Picture: MATHEW FARRELL

45/103George Bailey and John X are starting their rehearsals for the 2018 Carols by Candle Light at its new home of Blundstone Arena, Bellerive. Picture: MATHEW FARRELL

46/103Tigers season launch, Captain George Bailey. Photo: RICHARD JUPE

PM Scott Morrison congratulates PM XI Captain George Bailey hits a four to win the match and score 50 runs. Prime Minister’s XI vs South Africa match, a day-night one-day at Manuka Oval in Canberra. Picture Kym Smith

47/103PM Scott Morrison congratulates PM XI Captain George Bailey hits a four to win the match and score 50 runs. Prime Minister’s XI vs South Africa match, a day-night one-day at Manuka Oval in Canberra. Picture Kym Smith

BIG BASH 04: Hobart Hurricanes vs. Perth Scorchers, Blundstone Arena. BYLINE: Luke Bowden: Hurricane's captain George Bailey cries catch in the field.

48/103BIG BASH 04: Hobart Hurricanes vs. Perth Scorchers, Blundstone Arena. BYLINE: Luke Bowden: Hurricane's captain George Bailey cries catch in the field.

49/103Australian cricketer and captain of the Tasmanian Tigers George Bailey at Blundstone Arena

Australia celebrate wining back the Ashes after taking Mitchell Johnson took the final wicket of Jimmy Anderson, caught by George Bailey defeating England in the 3rd Test at the WACA in Perth taking a 3-0 lead in the series. pic. Phil Hillyard

50/103Australia celebrate wining back the Ashes after taking Mitchell Johnson took the final wicket of Jimmy Anderson, caught by George Bailey defeating England in the 3rd Test at the WACA in Perth taking a 3-0 lead in the series. pic. Phil Hillyard

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 26: George Bailey of the Hurricanes warms up during the Big Bash League match between the Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Stars at Blundstone Arena on December 26, 2016 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

51/103HOBART, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 26: George Bailey of the Hurricanes warms up during the Big Bash League match between the Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Stars at Blundstone Arena on December 26, 2016 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

52/103BIG BASH SEMI-FINAL,Melbourne Stars v Hobart Hurricanes.MCG.George Bailey hits the winning runs,

Aaron Finch winner of the T20 Player of the Year, George Bailey One-Day Player of the Year, Australia's Mitchell Johnson the winner of the 2014 Allan Border Medal and Michael Clarke Test Player of the Year presented at Doltone House in Sydney. . pic. Phil Hillyard

53/103Aaron Finch winner of the T20 Player of the Year, George Bailey One-Day Player of the Year, Australia's Mitchell Johnson the winner of the 2014 Allan Border Medal and Michael Clarke Test Player of the Year presented at Doltone House in Sydney. . pic. Phil Hillyard

Sport Con. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 11: Australian Cricketer George Bailey dressed as Buzz lightyear on August 11, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

54/103Sport Con. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 11: Australian Cricketer George Bailey dressed as Buzz lightyear on August 11, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

05/01/2014 CHP: George Bailey walks off after Australia won the Ashes 5-nil during day 3 of the 5th Ashes test between Australia and England at the SCG. pic Mark Evans Pic. Evans Mark

55/10305/01/2014 CHP: George Bailey walks off after Australia won the Ashes 5-nil during day 3 of the 5th Ashes test between Australia and England at the SCG. pic Mark Evans Pic. Evans Mark

56/103T20 INTL Australia v England,mens, Picture Wayne Ludbey. George Bailey,

57/1038.12.2013 - Ashes 2nd Test, Australia v England, Adelaide Oval - Day 4. Michael Carberry plays a ball near George Bailey. pic Calum Robertson

George Bailey in front of the Carsten Holler Golden Mirror Carousel 2014 at the National Gallery of Victoria, for a prelude to the Day-Night One Day International match at the MCG on Friday night where attendees are encouraged to dress up to win prizes. Picture: Alex Coppel.

58/103George Bailey in front of the Carsten Holler Golden Mirror Carousel 2014 at the National Gallery of Victoria, for a prelude to the Day-Night One Day International match at the MCG on Friday night where attendees are encouraged to dress up to win prizes. Picture: Alex Coppel.

Ashes Boxing Day Test Mat ch Australia v England at MCG Day 1 - George Bailey flexes his muscle to the crowd., Melbourne December 26th, Picture by Colleen Petch.

59/103Ashes Boxing Day Test Mat ch Australia v England at MCG Day 1 - George Bailey flexes his muscle to the crowd., Melbourne December 26th, Picture by Colleen Petch.

Jofra Archer of the Hurricanes (left) is congratulated by captain George Bailey after the final ball of the Big Bash League (BBL) match between the Hobart Hurricanes and the Adelaide Strikers at Blundstone Arena in Hobart, Thursday, January 4, 2018. (AAP Image/Rob Blakers) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY, IMAGES TO BE USED FOR NEWS REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY, NO COMMERCIAL USE WHATSOEVER, NO USE IN BOOKS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM AAP

60/103Jofra Archer of the Hurricanes (left) is congratulated by captain George Bailey after the final ball of the Big Bash League (BBL) match between the Hobart Hurricanes and the Adelaide Strikers at Blundstone Arena in Hobart, Thursday, January 4, 2018. (AAP Image/Rob Blakers) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY, IMAGES TO BE USED FOR NEWS REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY, NO COMMERCIAL USE WHATSOEVER, NO USE IN BOOKS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM AAP

Ponting Foundation charity cricket game. Ricky Ponting Biggest Game of Cricket charity match, North Melbourne FC versus Hawthorn FC - UTAS Stadium, Launceston. Hurricanes’ George Bailey is fitted with Umpire Cams. Picture: GRANT WELLS

61/103Ponting Foundation charity cricket game. Ricky Ponting Biggest Game of Cricket charity match, North Melbourne FC versus Hawthorn FC - UTAS Stadium, Launceston. Hurricanes’ George Bailey is fitted with Umpire Cams. Picture: GRANT WELLS

62/103Tasmania's members of the Australian team victorious at the 2015 ICC World Cup, Xavier Doherty, James Faulkner and George Bailey.

The helmet of rising Pune Supergiants batsman George Bailey falls down after it was hit by a ball during the 2016 Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Rising Pune Supergiants and Delhi Daredevils at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on May 17, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / SAJJAD HUSSAIN

63/103The helmet of rising Pune Supergiants batsman George Bailey falls down after it was hit by a ball during the 2016 Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Rising Pune Supergiants and Delhi Daredevils at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on May 17, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / SAJJAD HUSSAIN

Former Australian cricket player David Boon and Current Cricket Australia player George Bailey at Blundstone Arena, looking forward to the Test Match, starting this Saturday. Picture: RICHARD JUPE

64/103Former Australian cricket player David Boon and Current Cricket Australia player George Bailey at Blundstone Arena, looking forward to the Test Match, starting this Saturday. Picture: RICHARD JUPE

George Bailey poses with fans during a ODI fans promotion at Sydney Cricket Ground on December 1, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. L-R Lauren Pegus, Dale Leisegang, George Bailey, Melissa Macdonald and Patch May

65/103George Bailey poses with fans during a ODI fans promotion at Sydney Cricket Ground on December 1, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. L-R Lauren Pegus, Dale Leisegang, George Bailey, Melissa Macdonald and Patch May

Australia's George Bailey takes a catch to dismiss Kevin Pietersen off the bowling of Ryan Harris during day 3 of the 5th Ashes Cricket Test between Australia and England at the SCG. Pic Brett Costello

66/103Australia's George Bailey takes a catch to dismiss Kevin Pietersen off the bowling of Ryan Harris during day 3 of the 5th Ashes Cricket Test between Australia and England at the SCG. Pic Brett Costello

This summer marks the sixth year of the McGrath Foundation’s friendship with Cricket Australia so the boys and their partners got together to celebrate this partnership and to promote the ‘High Tea at the ‘G’ which is taking place on Day 2 of the Boxing Day clash. George Bailey and Steve Smith (plus their partners Katie and Danielle) from this afternoon enjoying a lavish high tea in support of McGrath Foundation

67/103This summer marks the sixth year of the McGrath Foundation’s friendship with Cricket Australia so the boys and their partners got together to celebrate this partnership and to promote the ‘High Tea at the ‘G’ which is taking place on Day 2 of the Boxing Day clash. George Bailey and Steve Smith (plus their partners Katie and Danielle) from this afternoon enjoying a lavish high tea in support of McGrath Foundation

CRICKET: CTPL T20 Final: South Hobart Sandy Bay (SHSB) vs. Kingborough, Blundstone Arena: SHSB's George Bailey, fielding at deep midwicket was tasked with getting up to the very back of the new grandstand at Blundstone Arena after Kingborough's Beau Webster pulled the ball for six.

68/103CRICKET: CTPL T20 Final: South Hobart Sandy Bay (SHSB) vs. Kingborough, Blundstone Arena: SHSB's George Bailey, fielding at deep midwicket was tasked with getting up to the very back of the new grandstand at Blundstone Arena after Kingborough's Beau Webster pulled the ball for six.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 11: George Bailey of the Hobart Hurricanes poses during the 2014/15 Big Bash League portrait session on August 11, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings - CA/Cricket Australia/Getty Images)

69/103SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 11: George Bailey of the Hobart Hurricanes poses during the 2014/15 Big Bash League portrait session on August 11, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings - CA/Cricket Australia/Getty Images)

70/1035.12.2013 - Ashes 2nd Test, Australia v England, Adelaide Oval - Day 1. George Bailey acknowledges the crowd on his 50 runs. PIC SARAH REED.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 24: George Bailey of Australia and James Anderson of England exchange words during day four of the First Ashes Test match between Australia and England at The Gabba on November 24, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

71/103BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 24: George Bailey of Australia and James Anderson of England exchange words during day four of the First Ashes Test match between Australia and England at The Gabba on November 24, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Tasmanian batsman George Bailey bowls the last over of the game during day 4 of the Sheffield Shield cricket match between Tasmania and South Australia at Blundstone Arena in Hobart, Tuesday, December 10, 2019. (AAP Image/Leigh Winburn) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY, IMAGES TO BE USED FOR NEWS REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY, NO COMMERCIAL USE WHATSOEVER, NO USE IN BOOKS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM AAP

72/103Tasmanian batsman George Bailey bowls the last over of the game during day 4 of the Sheffield Shield cricket match between Tasmania and South Australia at Blundstone Arena in Hobart, Tuesday, December 10, 2019. (AAP Image/Leigh Winburn) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY, IMAGES TO BE USED FOR NEWS REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY, NO COMMERCIAL USE WHATSOEVER, NO USE IN BOOKS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM AAP

Features 9.10.07 BCM Australian cricket players launch the start of the Interstate Cricket Season with a fashion parade for Myer in Queen Street Mall - George Bailey Pic: Sarah Marshall

73/103Features 9.10.07 BCM Australian cricket players launch the start of the Interstate Cricket Season with a fashion parade for Myer in Queen Street Mall - George Bailey Pic: Sarah Marshall

74/103017/10/05 : Pura Cup Qld Bulls vs Tasmania Tigers @ Gabba : George Bailey of the Tigers : PicDarrenEngland.

75/103Tasmanian Tigers 2009-2010 cricket season souvenir guide, captain George Bailey, front, and coach Tim Coyle, at Bellerive Oval

Cricket Ranger Cup, Tasmanian Tigers versus Western Australia Warriors (WA) match at Bellerive Oval, Tigers skipper George Bailey lofts a Brad Knowles delivery to be caught out for 6

76/103Cricket Ranger Cup, Tasmanian Tigers versus Western Australia Warriors (WA) match at Bellerive Oval, Tigers skipper George Bailey lofts a Brad Knowles delivery to be caught out for 6

77/103Features 9.10.07 BCM Australian cricket players launch the start of the Interstate Cricket Season with a fashion parade for Myer in Queen Street Mall - George Bailey Pic: Sarah Marshall

Tasmanian Tiger's batsman George Bailey visits the grave of his great grandfather and Australian Team cricketer George Bailey at Cornelian Bay

78/103Tasmanian Tiger's batsman George Bailey visits the grave of his great grandfather and Australian Team cricketer George Bailey at Cornelian Bay

79/10323 Mar 2007 : Pura Cup final : Tigers capt George Bailey (Top) celebrates with the team after winning the Cup vs NSW Blues - sport cricket action victory celebrations

Cricket Tasmania Premier League, South Hobart-Sandy Bay versus University at Queenborough Oval, University bowler George Bailey bowling

80/103Cricket Tasmania Premier League, South Hobart-Sandy Bay versus University at Queenborough Oval, University bowler George Bailey bowling

81/103Pura Cup Tasmanian Tigers team, George Bailey

MXB SPORT 12/2/2013 T20 match on Wednesday at the GABBA, exclusive shot of Australian captain George Bailey getting in the Aussie spirit. Pic SUPPLIED

82/103MXB SPORT 12/2/2013 T20 match on Wednesday at the GABBA, exclusive shot of Australian captain George Bailey getting in the Aussie spirit. Pic SUPPLIED

Ranger Cup Tasmanian Tigers versus Queensland Bulls at Bellerive Oval, Tasmanian Tiger batsman George Bailey sends a James Hopes delivery over the fence and roof for six

83/103Ranger Cup Tasmanian Tigers versus Queensland Bulls at Bellerive Oval, Tasmanian Tiger batsman George Bailey sends a James Hopes delivery over the fence and roof for six

84/103Twenty20 Big Bash League cricket, Tasmanian Tigers captain George Bailey has signed up with the Melbourne Stars team

85/103George Bailey with the Spirit of Cricket awards that the Tasmanian Tigers won. Cricket Australia's (CA) annual State Cricket Awards

Pura Cup Tasmanian Tigers (Tasmania) versus New South Wales (NSW, Blues) at Bellerive Oval, Tasmanian bowler Damien Wright and acting captain George Bailey

86/103Pura Cup Tasmanian Tigers (Tasmania) versus New South Wales (NSW, Blues) at Bellerive Oval, Tasmanian bowler Damien Wright and acting captain George Bailey

TCA Cricket Grand Final South Hobart-Sandy Bay versus Kingborough at Bellerive Oval preview, from left Kingborough captain Adam French adn South Hobart-Sandy Bay captain George Bailey with the trophy

87/103TCA Cricket Grand Final South Hobart-Sandy Bay versus Kingborough at Bellerive Oval preview, from left Kingborough captain Adam French adn South Hobart-Sandy Bay captain George Bailey with the trophy

Ford Ranger Cup final, Tasmanian Tigers versus Victorian Bushrangers at Bellerive Oval, Tasmanian players celebrating their win, George Bailey, top, and Tim Paine

88/103Ford Ranger Cup final, Tasmanian Tigers versus Victorian Bushrangers at Bellerive Oval, Tasmanian players celebrating their win, George Bailey, top, and Tim Paine

89/103Sport Cricket cricketer George Bailey State cricket squad recruit

90/10329/01/2009 SPORT: Cricket - Prime Ministers X1 vs New Zealand @ Manuka Oval . George Bailey celebrates his century .Pic;Gregg Porteous

28/09/2012 WIRE: Australia's bowler Pat Cummins, celebrates the dismissal of India's batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni, unseen, with captain George Bailey during the ICC Twenty20 Cricket World Cup Super Eight match in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 . (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Pic. Ap

91/10328/09/2012 WIRE: Australia's bowler Pat Cummins, celebrates the dismissal of India's batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni, unseen, with captain George Bailey during the ICC Twenty20 Cricket World Cup Super Eight match in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 . (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Pic. Ap

Sport Cricket TCA South Hobart Sandy Bays cricketer George Bailey uses the covers at Queenborough Oval as a giant water slide with the aid of some detergent

92/103Sport Cricket TCA South Hobart Sandy Bays cricketer George Bailey uses the covers at Queenborough Oval as a giant water slide with the aid of some detergent

World's Greatest Shave, Leeukaemia Foundation annual appeal, Tasmania Tigers cricket players from left, George Bailey and and Jason Krejza having their hair sprayed by leukaemia sufferer Tyler Grierson, 13, of Glenorchy

93/103World's Greatest Shave, Leeukaemia Foundation annual appeal, Tasmania Tigers cricket players from left, George Bailey and and Jason Krejza having their hair sprayed by leukaemia sufferer Tyler Grierson, 13, of Glenorchy

94/103T20 Big Bash. Melbourne Stars v Sydney Thunder. MCG. Stars George Bailey

Batsman George Bailey plays a shot during the fifth West Indies v Australia One Day International (ODI) cricket match at the Beausejour Cricket Ground in Gros Islet, St Lucia, 25/03/2012.

95/103Batsman George Bailey plays a shot during the fifth West Indies v Australia One Day International (ODI) cricket match at the Beausejour Cricket Ground in Gros Islet, St Lucia, 25/03/2012.

96/103Australian Cricket squad family Christmas lunch at Crown Metropol. George Bailey and Kate Upton. Picture: Mark Stewart

97/103SPORT - Cricket ODI, Australia vs India, at the WACA, Perth. Photo by Daniel Wilkins. PICTURED- Australia's George Bailey celebrates his century.

SPORT - One Day International cricket, Australia v South Africa at WACA in Perth. Photo by Daniel Wilkins. PICTURED- Australian batsman George Bailey cops a short ball first up from South African bowler Dale Steyn

98/103SPORT - One Day International cricket, Australia v South Africa at WACA in Perth. Photo by Daniel Wilkins. PICTURED- Australian batsman George Bailey cops a short ball first up from South African bowler Dale Steyn

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 10: George Bailey of Australia pads up during a net session ahead of the third NatWest One Day International Series match between England and Australia at Edgbaston on September 10, 2013 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

99/103BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 10: George Bailey of Australia pads up during a net session ahead of the third NatWest One Day International Series match between England and Australia at Edgbaston on September 10, 2013 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

100/103Young George Bailey

George Bailey is hit in the groin off Menning's bowling. Day 1, Sheffield Shield match between Tasmania and South Australia. Morning session. Blundstone Arena, Bellerive.

101/103George Bailey is hit in the groin off Menning's bowling. Day 1, Sheffield Shield match between Tasmania and South Australia. Morning session. Blundstone Arena, Bellerive.

SPORT - Day 4 action from the third Ashes test match between Australia and England at the WACA, Perth. PICTURED- Australian batter George Bailey hits a six off James Anderson

102/103SPORT - Day 4 action from the third Ashes test match between Australia and England at the WACA, Perth. PICTURED- Australian batter George Bailey hits a six off James Anderson

103/103Katie Upton and George Bailey on the red carpet arriving at the 2014 Allan Border Medal held at Doltone House at Hyde Park.

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