Jack and Carly Riewoldt announce baby girl’s arrival

If this time of year wasn’t exciting enough for Richmond’s Jack Riewoldt, his wife Carly gave birth to the couple’s first child on Saturday.

Jack Riewoldt on the field. Picture: AAP Image/Julian Smith

If this time of year wasn’t exciting enough for Richmond star Jack Riewoldt, his wife Carly gave birth to the couple’s first child on Saturday.

The Tiger spearhead shared the news on Instagram last night, announcing the safe arrival of Poppy Klara Riewoldt.

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Fellow players and celebrities expressed their delight for the couple on social media.

Trent Cotchin’s wife, Brooke, who has two girls, said “The best!! Congratulations. Little girl gang growing at rfc. Enjoy every minute.”

The couple married in 2017. Picture: Instagram

Jack and Carly at the 2012 Brownlow.

North Melbourne ball-magnet Shaun Higgins said: “Congratulations mate — nothing like it.”

Adelaide goal sneak and fan-favourite Eddie Betts also passed on his congratulations, while Geelong forward Tom Hawkins said: “Congratulations!!!! Girls are the best mate… Enjoy it all.”

Jack and Carly Riewoldt were married in November 2017, just over a month after the Tigers won the flag to break a 37-year premiership drought.

Richmond will field its first ever AFLW team next year, and if Poppy has the goal-sense of her dad Tiger fans have a lot to look forward to.