- Announcement has been made in STUNNING social media post
Footage in a new social media post has confirmed Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli is set to become a dad for the first time.
The video, posted by wife Neila, with the song ‘She’s Got You High’ played in the background, has revealed the process of how the AFL veteran became aware he is going to be a father to a baby girl.
It starts off with Marcus, and the expectant mother walking into their backyard with a white cake, which has the words ‘BB is…’ on top.
Marcus then brings the cake over to Neila, who is sitting down on the edge of a spa, before joining her with his feet in the water.
After positively embracing with each other, and their dog Mya, Marcus is seen cutting into the cake, and taking a piece from it, which is revealed to be pink.
The social media post has since received 12,000 likes, with many of Bontempelli’s current and former teammates wishing the happy couple congratulations.
Marcus Bontempelli (pictured kissing wife Neila) will become a father to a baby girl
The AFL veteran (pictured) has been left thrilled with the news
Marcus, and wife Neila, published their baby announcement – which included a cake being cut to symbolise the baby’s gender – on social media
‘Stoked for 2 of my favourite,’ said current teammate Rhylee West.
‘Best news,’ added current star Hayden Crozier.
‘Adamant news guys! Congrats,’ said former Dogs player Easton Wood.
It has been a whirlwind few months for the couple, after they became married last October.
The couple tied the knot in California, and walked down the aisle at a luxury ranch in the Napa Valley with more than 100 guests in attendance.
Both Marcus and Neila, also had their hens and bucks parties in Las Vegas respectively.
The news comes as the AFL star is set to take captain Victoria in the returning State of Origin fixture.
It is shaping up to be a blockbuster match, and expected to played in front of a sold-out Optus Stadium crowd in Perth.
Marcus and Neila Bontempelli (pictured together) has been spotted at many formal events together
The ‘Bont’ (pictured) is one of the Western Bulldogs best ever players
Marcus Bontempelli (pictured with Neila) is set to captain his state in the upcoming State of Origin clash
The couple met in WA after the Bulldogs’ 2021 grand final defeat to Melbourne.
Marcus proposed in Italy during the 2024 off season.
Bontempelli has played 258 games for the Western Bulldogs since debuting with the club in 2014.
The midfielder has been the club’s captain since 2020.
He was also a part of the Bulldogs historic premiership win four years earlier, in 2016.
Bontempelli’s wife Neila is originally from Canada.
She is a former ice hockey player who used to compete in Australia’s league.
Neila has almost 6,000 followers on Instagram.
