AFL high-flyer Harry Himmelberg and fiancée Taylia Sarris have celebrated the arrival of their first child.
The couple — who announced their engagement in October last year — proudly shared the first pics of the gorgeous new arrival on Instagram, sending fans and friends into an immediate frenzy.
“12.12.24 Hazel Olive Himmelberg 🤍,” the couple captioned their post, which quickly received a love heart reaction from Himmelberg’s star teammate Stephen Coniglio.
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The GWS Giants also shared the news on social media: “Another member of our GIANTS family – Congratulations to Harry Himmelberg and Taylia on the arrival of their baby girl – Hazel Olive Himmelberg.”
Georgia Stirton, Toby Greene’s partner, said: “Just beautiful 😭😭 love you Hazel!!!! Your friend Isla can’t wait to meet you 💕.”
And Jacob Hopper’s partner, Liv Pellegrino, said: “Congratulations guys! So special 🤍🫶🏼.”
Former GWS and Richmond superstar Brett Deledio said: “Congrats brother.”
And family members also joined in.
Portia Sarris said: “My best friend.”
And another family member said: “Congratulations Taylia and Harry, Hazel is absolutely perfect 😍 xx.”
Fans also loved the name.
“Too cute, congratulations to you both. I’m so happy for you both. Beautiful name 😍🧡🤗,” a fan said.
“Oh my gosh she is perfect. Congratulations Tay and Harry 🥹,” another said.
And another: “The sweetest little angel, in love with her already. Congratulations to both of you. 💕 🩷🥹,”
Meanwhile, Brisbane co-captain Lachie Neale and his wife Jules welcomed a baby boy into the world.
The pair announced the arrival of Freddie Oliver Neale on social media this week, with the Lions star captioning a photo of him beaming and the newborn wearing a Santa hat: “Welcome to the world, Freddie.”
“You complete our little family,” Jules wrote on Instagram, along with a photo of the couple’s adorable three-year-old daughter Piper Rose holding her little brother.
Brisbane shared a series of photos to the club’s official account, congratulating the pair on their new arrival.
“Christmas came early for the Neales,” the club said.
“Congratulations to Jules & Lachie on the arrival of their baby boy.”