Alexander Brimson has announced he is expecting his first child with his girlfriend Brooklen Young.
The NRL star, known as AJ, took to Instagram on Wednesday to confirm the jovial news with his 35,000 followers.
He shared a sweet post of himself and his girlfriend holding hands on Palm Beach in Queensland as Brooklen debuted her blossoming baby bump.
Beauty salon owner Brooklen showed off her bump in a white bralet and a floating skirt, which she styled with a cropped crocheted cardigan.
AJ, 25, cut a casual figure in a white T-shirt and shorts as he proudly stood alongside Brooklen and held her hand.
Alexander Brimson has announced he is expecting his first child with his girlfriend Brooklen Young (both pictured in the Bahamas in December)
In another snap, they held up a baby grow to the camera as they excitedly confirmed their exciting family news.
A third shot also showed AJ running around in the ocean with their beloved two dogs as Brooklen stood in the shallows.
In a caption, AJ simply wrote: ‘Baby Brimson coming soon.’
His friends and loved ones were quick to take to the comments section to share their congratulations with the happy couple.
Jarrad Bell wrote: ‘Congrats mate, also the timing on the 3rd photo is elite.’
AJ and Brooklen are relatively private about their relationship and it is not known how long they have been together
While football player Jayden Prasad penned: ‘Huge congrats legends‼️’
And another joked: ‘Dilf season [love heart emojis].’
AJ and Brooklen are relatively private about their relationship and it is not known how long they have been together.
Photographs of the Gold Coast-based couple show them looking loved-up on Brooklen’s Instagram page as far back as May 2023.
Photographs of the Gold Coast-based couple show them looking loved-up on Brooklen’s Instagram page as far back as May 2023
AJ is best known for playing as a fullback and five-eighth for the Gold Coast Titans in the National Rugby League, while he has also played for Queensland Maroons (pictured)
AJ is best known for playing as a fullback and five-eighth for the Gold Coast Titans in the National Rugby League.
He made his NRL debut back in 2018 and since also played for Queensland Maroons in the State of Origin series and Australia 9s at international level.
His girlfriend Brooklen has three years experience in the beauty industry and runs a salon in the Gold Coast specialising in eyelash extensions.
