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Adelaide Crows defender Wayne Milera and wife Nina welcome second son, Stanley, born prematurely

Mystery surrounded the absence of Crows defender Wayne Milera when he withdrew from a game earlier this month for personal reasons. He’s now revealed the heartfelt reason why.

Adelaide Crows defender Wayne Milera and wife Nina have announce the arrival of their second son, Stanley. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images
Adelaide Crows defender Wayne Milera and wife Nina have announce the arrival of their second son, Stanley. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Adelaide Crows defender Wayne Milera and wife Nina have announced the early arrival of their second son – a “beautiful boy” named Stanley Richie Wayne Milera.

Stanley was born premature on Sunday, July 6, at just 32 weeks and weighing in at 2.13kg (4lbs and 11oz). He is now receiving care in the neonatal intensive care unit.

The couple shared the news on Instagram with a tender photo of their newborn wrapped in a soft blue knitted blanket.

Wayne Milera and Nina Milera on the red carpet at the Crows’ club champion awards last year. Picture: Brett Hartwig
Wayne Milera and Nina Milera on the red carpet at the Crows’ club champion awards last year. Picture: Brett Hartwig
Stanley Richie Wayne Milera was born on July 6 at just 32 weeks gestation. Picture: AFC/Instagram
Stanley Richie Wayne Milera was born on July 6 at just 32 weeks gestation. Picture: AFC/Instagram

“He’s now in the NICU, where he’ll stay until he’s strong enough to come home to us & his very excited big brother, Carter,” the post read.

“Thank you so much to our families & friends for their love & support and to everyone who kept us in their hearts.

“We can’t wait for you to meet our little Stanley.”

Milera, 27, was a late withdrawal from the Crows’ clash against Melbourne on July 6 for personal reasons, which have now been revealed.

The couple married on November 1, 2023, after first welcoming their eldest son, Carter Andrew Wayne Milera, on March 30, 2021.

Fans and teammates have flooded the comments with well wishes, with many expressing support as they navigate life in the NICU.

Stanley’s arrival marks a joyful, if early, milestone for the Mileras – with the club and fans rallying behind them in the weeks to come.

Originally published as Adelaide Crows defender Wayne Milera and wife Nina welcome second son, Stanley, born prematurely

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