Bailey Laurie

Bailey Laurie^[1] (born 24 March 2002) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). A medium forward, he is 1.79 metres (5 ft 10 in) tall. He made his debut in the fifty point win to Western Bulldogs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in round 1 of the 2023 season.^[2]

Bailey Laurie
Personal information
Full name	Bailey Laurie
Nickname(s)	The Pigeon
Date of birth	(2002-03-24) 24 March 2002 (age 22)
Original team(s)	Oakleigh Chargers (TAC Cup)
Draft	No. 22 2020 national draft
Debut	Round 1, 2023, Melbourne vs. Western Bulldogs, at MCG
Height	179 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Medium forward
Club information
Current club	Melbourne
Number	16
Playing career1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
2021–	Melbourne	11 (2)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2024.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Statistics

Updated to the end of 2024.^[3]

Legend

G	Goals	K	Kicks	D	Disposals	T	Tackles
B	Behinds	H	Handballs	M	Marks

Season	Team	No.	Games	Totals							Averages (per game)
				G	B	K	H	D	M	T	G	B	K	H	D	M	T
2021	Melbourne	16	0	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
2022	Melbourne	16	0	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
2023	Melbourne	16	5	0	1	14	22	36	3	6	0.0	0.2	2.8	4.4	7.2	0.6	1.2
2024	Melbourne	16	6	2	0	24	30	54	11	9	0.3	0.0	4.0	5.0	9.0	1.8	1.5
Career			11	2	1	38	52	90	14	15	0.2	0.1	3.5	4.7	8.2	1.3	1.4

Notes

References

1. Twomey, Cal (3 June 2022). "Laurie's locked in: Exciting Dee inks contract extension". www.afl.com.au. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
2. Twomey, Cal (18 March 2023). "All guns firing: Stars shine bright as Demons dominate Dogs". www.afl.com.au. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
3. "Bailey Laurie". AFL Tables. Retrieved 8 May 2024.

External links

• Bailey Laurie's profile on the official website of the Melbourne Football Club
• Bailey Laurie's playing statistics from AFL Tables