Bailey's career was cruelled by injury - he underwent three knee reconstructions in his time but the attainted towards his rehabilitation showed the kind of person he is and how determined he was to achieve success.
There was no better way to farewell Max and remember him as a player who had a significant impact in the Grand Final and 2013 as a whole.
Thanks for the memories, Max. We will miss you.
A fresh faced Max Bailey arrived at the Club in 2006 where he learnt from veteran ruckman, Peter 'Spider' Everitt.
A popular figure immediately, players celebrated with him when he kicked his first goal (right) and showed a lot of potential with his leap and ruck work (left).
Knee injuries cruelled him though, undergoing three knee reconstructions during his career.
But the injuries never kept him down as he returned to the field and showed he could be a valuable player.
He never let anything keep him down, no matter what situation he found himself in he always had the determination to succeed.
In 2013 he finally achieved continuity and played in Round 1 against the Cats.
For most of his career he wrote the word 'commando' on his wrist before matches.
He kicked a career-high three goals in the Round 5 match against North Melbourne and enjoyed his best year in 2013.
He was a key player in the Grand Final, showing the "commando" style of play he lived by throughout his career.
His final game would be a premiership, one of the best stories of the year.
No one would begrudge him enjoying his premiership medal.
He got along with both senior and young players at the Club and enjoyed being the ultimate team man.
We thank you Max Bailey and couldn't be happier to achieved the premiership you deserved.
