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'Astronomical deal' could tempt Smith: Beveridge

Bailey Smith, despite missing with a long-term injury, is on the radar of other AFL clubs. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge admits his AFL club faces a fight to convince high-profile midfielder Bailey Smith to stay at Whitten Oval beyond this season.

Smith is heading overseas for a three-week break to freshen up mentally as he continues he rehabilitation from a knee injury, after damaging an anterior cruciate ligament at training in December last year.

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