"Could not be happier": Channel 7 commentator's baby joy
AFL great and Channel 7 commentator Dale Thomas and his wife Natasha have announced that they are expecting their first child together.
The couple told family and friends over Christmas before announcing their baby joy to the public on Monday.
“Tash and I could not be happier to be welcoming our baby into the world in August,” the former Carlton and Collingwood player said.
“Last year started with the high of our wedding and ended with this fantastic news.
“Telling loved ones over the Christmas period made for some wonderful memories and some brilliant reactions, and we will treasure this forever.
“This next chapter has us both so excited.
“As happy as we are to be sharing this great personal news, we also want to acknowledge and send big love and thoughts to those who are still waiting for their baby joy.
“We appreciate how difficult and sensitive it can be.”
The couple also shared a video of the moment they found out they were expecting, and revealed the due date is in August on Instagram.
"Baby Thomas, due August ❤️ We love you so, so much," they captioned the video.
The comments were flooded with well-wishes from friends, with footy commentator Abbey Holmes writing: "YAY. Cats outta the bag!! So so so excited for you both. Bring it on xxxxxxxxxxxxxx."
"OMFG this is the best news ever!!!! What a wonderful Monday surprise. Congratulations to the both you. Good job," added MasterChef's Khanh Ong.
The happy news comes a year after they tied the knot in Dunkeld.
Images: Instagram