The newest AFL couples to keep an eye on
Following the latest footy romances is a sport all of its own for frenzied fans. Here are some of AFL’s newest couples to watch.
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Fans and the media are always keen to follow an AFL romance, here are some of the new and recent couples who have hit the headlines, are popular on social media, or are ones to watch.
ABBEY GELMI AND KANE LAMBERT
The Channel 7 sports presenter and Richmond premiership star have yet to go Instagram official, but confirmed their relationship in May. Gelmi made the move to Melbourne at the start of the year and the happy pair were seen out together at a book launch.
MIA FEVOLA AND JAMARRA UGLE-HAGAN
One of the most talked about young couples in Melbourne, 21 year-old Fevola and 19 year-old Ugle-Hagan have been dating for close to a year now. Their young love has blossomed with the Bulldogs no.1 draft pick spending much time with the Fevola family and Mia’s little sister Tobi.
TAYLA DAMIR AND NATHAN BROAD
The Love Island winner and Tigers premiership defender knew each other from their hometowns of Perth and found love last year. Damir, who has a huge social media following, moved to Melbourne just before lockdown but has found her feet, creating her own business, Angel Energy Co.
AMY PEJKOVIC AND DAVID ZAHARAKIS
The athletic couple stepped out for the first time at the Australian Open after connecting via Instagram. Pejkovic, a high and triple jumper, is also a model and presenter based in Sydney. She and the Bombers midfielder have shared a long-distance romance since September.
TORY PACKER AND JAEGER O’MEARA
Hawthorn star O’Meara, who has worked with brands such as Myer and Piper-Heidsieck, is smitten with property director and WA socialite Tory Packer. Packer, who previously dated Collingwood and West Coast midfielder Sharrod Wellingham, has been spending more time in Melbourne where she has many friends.
BRITTANY BROWN AND NIC NAITANUI
It was November last year when the Eagles star ruckman shared his first Instagram post with girlfriend Brittany Brown. The brunette pilates instructor and psychology student joined him and a flock of other Eagles on a trip to Margaret River.
BELLA BEISCHER AND CHRISTIAN PETRACCA
The loved up couple made a statement when they stepped out together at last year’s Brownlow Medal. Beischer stunned in white before they holidayed on their way back to Melbourne from the Queensland hub. The Demons Brownlow fancy has credited the Law/Arts graduate for being a positive influence on his life and form.
PARIS LAWRENCE AND DANIEL RIOLI
Photos of the Richmond premiership forward snuggling with Tik Tok creator and emerging DJ artist Paris Lawrence surfaced in February. The pair had exchanged flirty and supportive messages in the comments of their posts. Recently they were embroiled in the nightclub scuffle that left Rioli and fellow Tiger Shai Bolton nursing injuries.
MADI BENNETT AND GARY ROHAN
Geelong forward Rohan has attracted much attention after splitting with wife Amie, the mother of their two daughters, last year. Rohan has posted a picture of Bennett, who worked at the Cats as a physiotherapist, with his daughters and then in the rooms after his 150th game.
ASHLEY BRIGHT AND JOSH GIBSON
After quietly dating for months before going public in December, retired Hawks premiership defender Gibson revealed in March that “Little Gibbo” was due in September 2021. The former Myer ambassador and Bright spend much of their time on their country property near Daylesford.