AFL star Jeremy Howe welcomes baby boy ahead of footy season opener against GWS

Collingwood veteran Jeremy Howe and his wife Kahlia have welcomed their second child into the world just 24 hours before the Magpies’ season opener against GWS on Sunday.

The delighted couple shared the news that three-year-old son Zander now has a baby brother named Saxon.

Kahlia posted lovely black and white photos to social media of both Jeremy and Zander cradling the new arrival. 

‘My boys … How did I get so lucky,’ she wrote.

‘Cuddles with Daddy before he’s off to Sydney.’

The footy world was quick to congratulate the couple. 

Howe’s three-year-old son Zander (pictured) now has a baby brother named Saxon

‘Congrats guys !! Just beautiful,’ replied Channel 7 commentator Abbey Holmes. 

‘Beautiful little man. Congratulations darlings xxxx’ posted Kellie Finlayson, wife of Port Adelaide player Jeremy.

Howe told AFL 360 last week that he was confident the baby would arrive before the start of the season.

‘Kahlia has been amazing through the whole process and it looks like he will be born before I have to jet off to Sydney for 24 hours,’ he said.

‘We’ve got my mother-in-law down for a short period of time to give us a chop out when needed, which we’ll be leaning on there for some advice and help, no doubt.’

The couple welcomed their first child together back in 2021.

‘We welcome our newest member to the family. Zander Jay Howe. 12.8.21,’ he wrote on Instagram at the time.

He also paid tribute to his wife, commending her for her efforts during the birth.

Collingwood veteran Jeremy Howe and his wife Kahlia were married in 2019

The couple had their first child together in 2021

‘Mumma did an amazing job and being a Mum just suits her. We can’t wait for him to meet all friends and family. Soon… hopefully.’

Meanwhile, the new mum also penned a sweet post online, writing: ‘Welcome to the world little man, you are so loved already! Mum and Dad can’t wait for you to meet all of your friends and family (whenever that may be).’

The couple have been married since December 2019.