As COVID restrictions lastly got here to an finish and ‘gatherings’ formally turned free from limits, AFL gamers set about making up for misplaced time and celebrating their low season with a brand new ‘season of affection’.
Gamers put down their boots, threw away their masks (besides, in fact, when on public transport), and donned their most closely fits, whereas companions frocked up and partied with family and friends in stunning and spectacular settings across the nation.
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GWS Giants co-captain Stephen Coniglio definitely did not waste any time after his workforce’s lackluster season.
As October rolled round, Coniglio spared no expense – and set the bar ridiculously excessive – in his beautiful marriage ceremony to accomplice Rebecca Demlakian.
To not be outdone, nevertheless, was crosstown rival Luke Parker who went for a stunning all-white affair along with his accomplice Kate Lawrence.
The favored Sydney energy couple flew to Orpheus Island in northern Queensland on the finish of October because the 29-year-old Parker dismissed the frustration of Sydney’s grand last disappointment.
Whereas these scenes have been certainly stunning, one of many weddings that basically set tongues wagging was the wedding of Richmond premiership defender Nathan Broad and Love Island winner Tayla Damir.
They held their ceremony in Queensland, with solely shut household and associates in attendance, however marriage ceremony watchers liked it.
Talking of low key, former Giants co-captain Phil Davis’ marriage ceremony was definitely on the different finish of the spectrum to present co-captain Coniglio.
Davis and longtime accomplice Greta Kernan tied the knot in earthy environment however that picture of the 2 sharing a kiss was definitely placing.
In November, it was fashionable North Melbourne defender Luke McDonald’s flip.
The 27-year-old and longtime accomplice Brooklyn Pensini shared their marriage ceremony vows in a surprising ceremony at Gin Home Creek Property on the Gold Coast.
It could have been the Gin Home for McDonald, nevertheless it was a vineyard in South Australia for Melbourne flag hero Alex Neal-Bullen and his spouse, Georgie Brinkworth.
Neal-Bullen celebrated his marriage ceremony with a number of of his Victorian teammates, together with superstars Christian Petracca, Max Gawn, Jake Lever (one of many groomsmen), and Angus Brayshaw.
North Melbourne defender and former Big Aidan Corr stored it native, marrying ‘the woman of my goals’, Kate, at Pepe’s Italian in Melbourne.
The month of November was definitely busy, with Corr, Richmond’s Jason Castagna, and Bullen all squeezing of their weddings.
Tigers ahead Castagna and his accomplice Haley shared there information on Instagram with beautiful black and white footage and Hayley revealing a cheeky tattoo on the again of her calf.
In December, Geelong ahead and former Swan Gary Rohan and new spouse Madi Bennett tied the knot within the Victorian nation city of Warrnambool.
The pair posted the identical photograph concurrently on Sunday evening, merely captioned: ‘Mr and Mrs Rohan’.
Rohan was beforehand married to his highschool sweetheart, Amie, however the pair break up in the course of the COVID-affected 2020.
For Melbourne celebrity Christan Petracca, it wasn’t a marriage, however his engagement pics with Bella Beischer have been certainly onerous to high.
The pair shared their stunning information all the best way from Lake Como in Italy.
Later, Petracca might Lake Como probably the most ‘stunning locations on earth’ and he revealed he had been hiding the ring in his shoe.
“She had a good understanding (the engagement was coming) as a result of I used to be bloody nervous for a few days, I used to be biting my nails and tapping my leg once we have been out for dinner and she or he’s like, ‘What are you doing?’ Petracca mentioned.
Good luck with that marriage ceremony, Christian.
