Bailey Smith confirms romance with girlfriend Gemma Dawkins as the couple step out in Melbourne

Western Bulldogs star Bailey Smith has confirmed his affair with girlfriend Gemma Dawkins.

The couple, who first sparked romance rumors back in May, looked loved-up when they were spotted holding hands in Melbourne on Sunday.

Bailey, 21, cut a casual figure in a white graphic print T-shirt, lose-fit jeans and black sneakers as the couple took his dog for a walk.

AFL star Bailey Smith confirmed his romance with girlfriend Gemma Dawkins on Sunday when the couple stepped out in Melbourne. Both pictured

He completed his casual streetwear ensemble with a cap.

Gemma, meanwhile, looked effortlessly stylish in a white sweater and black trousers.

She teamed her look with a matching white cap and sneakers.

The couple, who first sparked romance rumors back in May, looked loved-up

Bailey, 21, cut a casual figure in a white graphic print T-shirt, lose-fit jeans and black sneakers as the couple took his dog for a walk. He completed his casual streetwear ensemble with a cap

Gemma, meanwhile, looked effortlessly stylish in a white sweater and black trousers

Bailey confirmed he was in a relationship with Dawkins during an interview in May.

He said his girlfriend’s father had seen him in shirtless adverts for fashion brand Cotton On, which are currently plastered on billboards across the country.

‘It’s funny. My girlfriend’s dad drives past it every day,’ Smith revealed.

She teamed her look with a matching white cap and sneakers

‘It’s hilarious … It’s interesting but I don’t pay too much attention to it.

‘I try not to. I just focus on my footy, because that’s what comes first, and all those other rewards with Cotton On and [energy drink] Monster come after that.

‘As long as I keep trying to perform and work hard during the week all those other fruits and exciting things come.’

Smith confirmed he was in a relationship with Dawkins (pictured) during an interview in May

He said his girlfriend’s father had seen him in shirtless adverts for fashion brand Cotton On, which are currently plastered on billboards across the country (pictured)