Tammy Hembrow Signals Bailey Smith Interest Ahead of AFL Grand Final

Tammy Hembrow signaled on social media this weekend that she is still thinking about Bailey Smith as his Geelong Cats prepare to face the Brisbane Lions in the AFL Grand Final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The 31-year-old influencer posted a morning beach scene from the Gold Coast with her daughter, Posy, three. In one clip, Posy is seen drawing a smiley face in the sand; in another, Hembrow attempts a piece of sand art—a cartoon cat that fans interpreted as a nod to Smith's Geelong Cats.

Bailey Smith, 24, is set to run out for the Grand Final on Saturday. Tammy is not in Melbourne to cheer him in person, but the post kept her in the public eye as their romance slid into the past. The relationship, described by friends as fizzled earlier this year, drew renewed attention with the weekend matchup looming and the couple’s public history resurfacing on social media. According to reporting cited in the notes, Smith enjoyed several dates with Tammy before ending the relationship after hearing stories about her past marriage to ex-husband Matt Zukowski. An insider described the split this way to the Daily Mail: “A few of Matt's mates got in Bailey's ear and told him what had really gone down.”

The Grand Final itself is a high-profile stage for both teams: Geelong Cats versus Brisbane Lions at the MCG, a setting that amplifies any off-field narratives surrounding the players and their circles. Bailey Smith has become a focal point for fans and media alike, in part due to his on-field profile and a public image built around his mullet, style, and current status as a high-profile young athlete.

The Daily Mail’s sources describe Smith as having moved on socially since the split, with insiders noting he is reportedly back in contact with several former flames. One insider told the publication that Smith is single “again” and navigating a social landscape in which he has reportedly been in touch with two women ages 21 and 22. The same source added, “He’s back on the prowl for women his own age with less baggage,” a line that underscores the tabloid framing surrounding his dating life. A separate insider pointed to Smith’s decision to pause the relationship after hearing “what had really gone down” about Tammy and her former husband.

Tammy Hembrow has not publicly commented on the reports, and representatives did not provide further clarification. Still, those close to the situation emphasize that the social-media moment occurred during a weekend when the focus is squarely on football, with millions watching the Grand Final unfold. For her part, Hembrow has continued to post on social media about family and travel, without directly addressing the romance rumors.

As the Grand Final countdown continues, the public’s interest in any potential rekindling or continued distance between the pair sits on the periphery of the game’s main draw: a championship decider that will determine AFL glory for Geelong or Brisbane. Whether the nods on social media translate into on-field momentum, or remain a momentary sidebar, remains to be seen. What is clear is that the weekend has once again brought Bailey Smith and Tammy Hembrow into a shared spotlight, merging sports excitement with celebrity-sphere intrigue in a way that keeps fans watching both the scoreboard and the social feeds.