Fremantle Dockers rookie Leon Kickett and his long-term partner Lilly Ward have announced they are expecting their first child next autumn.
Alongside a series of sweet pictures of the couple posing on a beach, the pair sharing the news they were expecting in a joint post on Instagram on Thursday.
“Baby Kickett coming May 2027,” the caption read.
The 19-year-old’s comments have already been flooded by well-wishers looking to congratulate the pair on the news.
Isiah Dudley, Josh Treacy, and Patrick Voss were among the Dockers teammates to leave their best wishes in the comments, with Caleb Serong’s wife Chloe and Bailey Banfield’s wife Julia, also congratulating the pair.
Fremantle also re-shared the announcement to their own social media accounts.
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Hailing from South Bunbury, Kickett rose to prominence after a strong colts season for Swan Districts including four goals in their finals loss to West Perth.
He made his WAFL league debut in 2025, kicking three goals in two matches.
Last November the forward player was picked as the Fremantle Dockers rookie draft and landed on the club’s rookie list this September.
The Dockers youngster is also the cousin of AFL legends Dale and Derek Kickett.