Gossip Queen: Kangaroo great Wayne Carey has two reasons to smile

As the Kangaroos marked their 150th anniversary on Saturday night, North Melbourne great Wayne Carey had two big reasons to grin.

Wayne Carey with his partner Jess Paulke. Picture: Ian Currie

North Melbourne great Wayne Carey and his partner, Jessica Paulke, had two reasons to celebrate last night.

The first was their son, Carter, turning six months old on Friday.

“He is going really well, we are very happy,” he said.

The second was the 150th anniversary of the Kangaroos, the club where he carved his name into AFL history as one of the superstars of the game.

Wayne Carey with his partner Jess Paulke. Picture: Ian Currie

Anthony Stevens with his partner Rebecca Carter. Picture: Ian Currie

Former North Melbourne president Bob Ansett with his wife Josie. Picture: Ian Currie

Coach Rhyce Shaw with his wife Lia. Picture: Ian Currie

Carey said he was delighted to be part of the milestone celebration.

“What is great is you look around and see the best of what North Melbourne is all about and what made this club a great club. It is great to be part of such an important night and we are here to celebrate it and it is very nice,” he said.

Ron Barassi with Keith Greig. Picture: Ian Currie

“It is the first night we have been out together without him (Carter).

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“Jess is checking her phone constantly and feels a little strange without him, but I am doing OK. It is good to have her with me tonight.”

The North Melbourne 150th dinner was held at the Melbourne Convention Centre with guests including Malcolm Blight, Ron Barassi, Keith Greig, Bob Ansett, Ross Glendinning, Glenn Archer, Anthony Stevens, Corey McKernan and Denis Pagan.

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