AFL Star Joel Jeffrey Welcomes First Child
AFL star Joel Jeffrey has welcomed his first child with his partner Lucy Jenssen. The Gold Coast player, 23, shared a gallery of photos on social media on Wednesday capturing their newborn son resting peacefully in his crib as his parents tenderly cradled him.
They also revealed the little one’s adorable name. “Jakiah Paul Jeffrey. We welcomed our little boy on Tuesday. We are so in love with you,” the proud parents wrote. Many of their celebrity friends took to the comment section to congratulate them on the amazing news.
“Congrats beautiful girl! Xx You are going to be an amazing mumma x,” gushed Miss Universe Australia winner Lexie Brant. “Welcome to the SUNS family, Jakiah,” added the Gold Coast Suns page.
Jakiah is the first child for Joel and his partner, who have been dating for several years. Joel made his debut in 2021 and has gone on to play 50 games across four years. The Darwin-born player is the son of Northern Territory footy legend Russell Jeffrey, who played for Saint Kilda from 1987-1991.
It comes after fellow AFL star Dale Thomas and his wife Natasha welcomed their first child earlier this year. The baby girl arrived in late July, with the couple updating their fans on the good news.
“Allegra Thomas. No words for this kind of love,” they wrote in a joint Instagram post. Alongside the tot’s birthdate – July 31 – the pair shared a series of images showing the newborn.
In one of the sweet photos, her smitten footballer father looked on at little Allegra as she lay on a bed. The AFL great shared the news that he and Natasha were expecting on Instagram in March, alongside a carousel of images showcasing his wife’s growing baby bump. The couple opted to let the images do the talking, adding the simple captions, “Mum + dad” and “Baby Thomas, due August. We love you so, so much.”
The lovebirds walked down the aisle at Mount William Station in rural Victoria in February last year. The 160 guests in attendance included Eddie McGuire, MasterChef star Khanh, Olivia Molly Rogers, Rhonda Burchmore and footballer Heath Shaw, who was a groomsman on the day.
Other AFL Stars Also Welcome Newborns
The recent news of new parenthood among AFL stars continues to capture the attention of fans and media alike. With each new arrival, the stories behind these happy moments add to the rich tapestry of Australian football culture.
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These questions continue to intrigue fans, highlighting the personal journeys and emotional highs that come with becoming a parent. Each story adds a unique chapter to the lives of these athletes, showing the balance between their professional achievements and personal milestones.
