Sydney Swans footballer Taylor Adams is set to embrace one of life's greatest roles: fatherhood. The 32-year-old AFL star and his wife, paediatric speech pathologist Ellie Thornycroft, 31, publicly announced they are expecting their first child together.
A Sweet Social Media Reveal
The couple chose Instagram to share their happy news on Tuesday, posting a joint announcement that was swiftly flooded with well-wishes. The caption, 'The best of us is coming... Over half way. Baby girl due in April,' accompanied a tender photograph of the pair cuddled up, with Adams gently cradling his wife's baby bump. A second image featured the ultrasound scan of their unborn daughter.
The post drew immediate congratulations from across the Australian Football League, with teammates and fellow players like Will Hayward, Nick Blakey, and Brodie Grundy leading the messages of support.
From Wedding Bells to Baby News
This exciting development follows the couple's recent marriage. Adams and Thornycroft tied the knot in a star-studded ceremony on the Gold Coast in November last year. The lavish event at The Valley Estate in Currumbin Valley saw Adams in a designer tuxedo and Thornycroft in a stunning strapless gown. A host of AFL personalities, including Swans teammates and Collingwood stars, were in attendance to celebrate the newlyweds.
The midfielder, who proposed in regional Victoria in August 2023, has been in a relationship with Thornycroft since 2017. She is a regular presence by his side at high-profile events, including the Brownlow Medal. The pair have also been focusing on their first home renovation project together.
A Heartwarming Fan Connection
Adams's journey to this point has included a touching moment of kindness from a young fan. In September 2022, after suffering a season-ending groin injury during a loss to Geelong at the MCG, a devastated Adams was comforted outside the ground by a young girl named Isabella, who offered to hold his hand and gave him a hug.
Moved by the gesture, Adams took to social media to find the pair. He successfully connected with Isabella and her father, later repaying their kindness with a private tour of the Collingwood Football Club facilities. This incident highlighted the athlete's appreciation for his supporters during a challenging personal and professional period.
Now, with his injury behind him and settled into life with Sydney Swans after moving from Collingwood, Taylor Adams looks forward to a new and joyful chapter starting this April.
