Two babies welcomed recently from AFL footballers who play for the Geelong Cats:

Tom Lonergan and his wife Kim welcomed their first child on September 2 and have named their son Bobby Thomas [pictured]. Tom has been playing for the Cats since 2005, and he and Kim were married at the start of this year.

Andrew Mackie and his wife Georgia welcomed their daughter Lindy Milla on August 21, a sister for Freddy, age 3, and Louie, age 2. Andrew has been playing for the Cats since 2005.

Radio host Michael “Wippa” Wipfli and his wife Lisa [pictured] welcomed their second child around June 19 and have named their son Jack Walter David, a brother for Theodore “Ted“, age 16 months; Ted’s birth was featured on the blog. Michael is co-host of Fitzy and Wippa on Nova FM alongside Ryan “Fitzy” Fitzgerald.

Television presenter Adam Dovile, and his wife Lisa Lamond, welcomed their first child a month ago and have named their daughter Arabella Jacqueline. Adam and Lisa won the second season of renovation reality show House Rules in 2014, and last year Adam became the DIY presenter on Better Homes and Gardens, winning a Logie Award this year for Best New Talent.

Reality TV participants Cassie and Ryan Thistleton welcomed their fourth child earlier this month and have named their daughter Mena Lee. Cassie and Ryan already have a young daughter named Emmerson, an older daughter from Cassie’s previous relationship, and lost a baby boy named Dex. Cassie and Ryan took part in the “spouse swap” show Seven Year Switch.

American plus size model Tess Holliday, and her Australian fiance Nick Holliday, welcomed their first child together on June 6 and have named their son Bowie Juniper; he is a brother for 10-year-old Rylee, Tess’ son from a previous relationship. Last year Tess became the largest plus-size model signed by a mainstream modelling agency; popular on Instagram for her positive body image campaign, she has been named one of the top plus-size models in the world. Nick is an artist and photographer who moved to the US to be with Tess after meeting her on social media.

Cricketer Shaun Marsh, and his wife Rebecca, welcomed their son Austin Ross on June 11 [pictured]. Shaun plays for the Western Australian state team, and made his test debut for Australia in 2011. He plays for the Perth Scorchers in Twenty20, and for Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League. Shaun is the son of former cricketer Geoff Marsh, and brother of cricketer Mitchell Marsh and WNBL basketball player Melissa Marsh.

AFL footballer Josh Kennedy, and his partner Lauren Atkinson, welcomed their daughter Lottie Rae on May 28. Josh has been with the West Coast Eagles since 2008, and won the Coleman Medal in 2015.

Racing commentator Francesca Cumani, and her husband, polo player Rob Archibald, welcomed their son Harry last month. Francesca was a successful amateur jockey before becoming a commentator on CNN and Channel Seven; she is the daughter of Italian horse trainer Luca Cumani. Rob has played polo for Australia, and spends part of each year playing in both England and Argentina.

Rugby union player Matt Carraro and his wife Nardia welcomed their daughter Myla on March 3, a sister for Chase age 2. Matt has played rugby for teams in Australia, England, and France, and has been signed with the Waratahs since 2014; he also plays for the NSW Country Eagles.

Former NRL star Mal Meninga and his wife Amanda welcomed their daughter Eva last October, a sister for Zach, aged 2, and Elijah, aged 3; both Zach and Elijah had their births featured on the blog. Mal has two adult children named Tamika and Josh from his first marriage.

Greg Bird and his wife Becky welcomed their daughter Finley Elise on April 6 [pictured]. Greg has played rugby league in both Australia and France, and has been signed with the Gold Coast Titans since 2010. He has been selected for the Australian national team, the New South Wales state team, Country Origin, the Indigenous All-Stars, and the Prime Minister’s XIII.

Dane Gagai and his partner Kelly Turner welcomed their son Dante in May. Dane first played for the Brisbane Broncos, but has been with the Newcastle Knights since 2012. He has been selected for the Queensland state team, and for the Prime Minister’s XIII. Of Torres Strait Islander heritage, Dane has been chosen for the Indigenous All-Stars, but is eligible to play for New Zealand as well.

Josh Hodgson and his wife Kirby welcomed their son George on June 2. Josh is an English player who was with Hull FC and Hull KR for several years before signing with the Canberra Raiders last season. Josh has played both for the England Knights, and for England’s national squad. (Information from post-match interview).