Luke Beveridge, the Western Bulldogs’ head coach, has banned one of his players.

Beveridge had wanted Smith to remain on the coaching staff following a dismal season, but the football manager for the team, Chris Grant, felt that a change was required for 2024. Chief Executive Bains concurred. These well-placed club insiders indicated that they were aware of the circumstances but want to be nameless since they were sensitive.

However, a club source claims that Beveridge has accepted the reality that Smith, a 300-game star in the 1990s and 2000s, won’t get a contract offer for the upcoming campaign. Smith coordinated the defense for the group.