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Melbourne Demons AFL premiership winner Kysaiah Pickett has revealed he's going to be a dad in an uplifting post to his followers on social media.
The 22-year-old forward is seen cradling his partner Ardu Cubillo's baby bump in one photo taken on a beach at sunset, with the other pic on his Instagram showing them facing each other on the sand, accompanied by the simple caption, 'Our next chapter,' and a yellow love-heart emoji.
Footy stars including Pickett's teammates Max Gawn, Steven May, Luke Jackson and Jake Bowey sent their congratulations after seeing the news, as did his former Melbourne teammate Brodie Grundy.
Pickett delighted his followers with his baby news in an Instagram post on Sunday, showing him cradling girlfriend Ardu Cubillo's baby bump
His post (pictured) drew congratulations from footy stars including his teammates Max Gawn and Steven May
Cubillo also put up an identical post for her followers.
Pickett is known for keeping his private life out of the spotlight but a quick look at his Instagram shows he's known Cubillo for at least a year.
He has previously posted photos of them posing in the hallway of a property and also put up a shot of her on walking a dog.
Pickett had good news of a different sort earlier this year when he signed a fresh contract with the Demons.
He signed a four-year contract with the club he helped steer to the 2021 premiership, despite being chased by Port Adelaide and other teams.
'I'm very excited to be signing on and continuing my career in the red and blue,' he said after putting pen to paper back in May.
Pickett likes to keep his private life close to his chest but a look at his social media shows he and Cubillo (pictured) have been an item for at least a year
The 22-year-old locked up his future in the game earlier this year when he signed a four-season contract to stay with the Melbourne Demons
'The club has embraced me and my family, and I can't thank them enough for their support. Everything I do is to make my family proud and the respect and understanding my teammates and coaches have shown us means a lot.
'I'm very thankful to all the fans for their support too and am excited to be part of the club for at least another four years.'
Since first starring for the Dees in 2020, Pickett has scored 85 goals in 125 games, and was an AFL Rising Star nominee in his debut season.
After Melbourne's 2021 grand final win he dedicated his premiership medal to two family members who died that year.
Pickett had two mothers - his birth mother Olivia and 'old mum' Rebecca, who was one of the loved ones he paid tribute to after the victory.
'My mum and my pop passed away, so basically everything I do is for them and for my family,' he said after the match.
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