Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield appears to be involved in potentially luring out-of-contract Western Bulldogs star Bailey Smith to the Cats. He stated that the midfielder would look good. Smith is one of the AFL’s biggest off-contract figures for the 2024 season and the 23-year-old is likely to be on the radar of a number of rival clubs.The former Pick 7 pick is out for the year after an unfortunate preseason ACL injury, which can only add to the intrigue surrounding his future.Smith attracted interest from Geelong and Hawthorn last season despite signing, with the Bulldogs adamant about seeing the young star before likely looking to extend their partnership beyond 2024.Cats likely to call again after a quieter season, Dangerfield’s name could to be the catalyst for negotiations with Smith.Dangerfield was a driving force behind Geelongand’s plans to lure former Gold Coast prop Jack Bowes to Kardinia Park in 2022 and the Cats skipper may be ready to fill a similar role for Smith this year.”Bailey is clearly someone any club would like to have,andquot; Dangerfield told 7 News.andquot;Kelletti would certainly look nice on edges. She looks good in dog sweaters, but would also look good with rings.andquot;Dangerfield’s comments come after Collingwood star Josh Daicos said he and the Magpies could do their best. turn to Smith’s ruling prime ministers.While Geelong has been very focused on star additions this season, the club has a number of internal contract negotiations over the next nine months.Dangerfield is one of 13 free agents who will enter another season without a contract in 2025, while young former first-round picks Max Holmes and Jhye Clark are also among the off-contract names.Entering his 17th competitive season, Dangerfield does not rule out adding a few terms to his rankings, but admitted that nothing is set in stone.andquot;Whether it’s another year, even or none, I’m in a really happy place andquot; he said.andquot;That trip when it’s done and done and you’ve moved on to something else. There is nothing like playing professional sports.The campaign of Geelongand#039; 2024 kicks off at the newly developed GMHBA Stadium against St Kilda on Saturday March 16, while the club has a pair of warm-up games against Carlton and Essendon ahead of the home and away season..