Hawthorn surprised everyone, except his most staunch fans in making a position of the finals last September, and now a new recruit has left an even greater surprise.
The firm of the Hawks star, Josh Battle, has achieved the last deception with his friends and family, inviting them to a commitment party and then surprising them with a wedding with his partner Casey Ollier.
The past, present and future teammates, friends and family arrived in San Lorenzo Wine and Dining in Scoresby using their best Sunday, waiting to congratulate the couple for their imminent nuptials, only to be swept at the wedding itself.
It was a Moving ceremony With the daughter of the couple, Billie, who played a key role in the event, pushing Bobbi baby around the hall at a tender time.
Bobbi, born in April 2024, is Casey's second son, joining his older sister, Billie Lee Decker, who is now three years old.
Casey sold early deception in the day with a short white dress, which was formal enough for a great occasion, but also relaxed enough to hide the fact that the couple was sprouting a wedding in their friends and family.
Josh Battle and Casey Ollier squeezed the last trick to their loved ones, inviting them to a commitment party and then delivering a wedding (in the photo)
The couple's daughter, Billie (down to the right) played a role in the impressive ceremony
Casey had to make a quick change in the day, starting with this dress before evolving it in her impressive wedding dress.
As the ceremony developed, Casey walked down the hall with an impressive dress, a creation of Made with Love Bridal with veil and train.
But what really caused the dress to be special was to have the words 'swear in our heart' delicately embroidered in its veil by Melbourne Creative Studio.
For battle, this wedding was the culmination of one year of roller coaster.
He had left St Kipa, the team where he played 123 games in eight seasons, for a new start with Hawthorn.
“It was definitely one of the most difficult things I've had to do in my life,” he said.
But Casey, his partner and mother of his children, had been his rock.
“To be honest, I was lucky, since we had just had Bobbi, there were many things at home, so the distraction was not as great as it might seem,” he said.
While the commotion of the commitment part converted into the wedding was a grenade for friends and family gathering, the votes were a bomb.
Friends and family turned to social networks to congratulate the couple to achieve the sensational wedding
It was a perfect day for a wedding, with a battle calling Ollier his “rock” during the votes
The happy couple is waiting for a great future along with a new beginning in 2025
'Today I stay here knowing that you are the person with whom I want to spend every moment of my life. You are my best friend, my greatest support and love for my life, 'Battle said.
Casey, equally emotional, corresponded to your votes: 'You are my partner, the father of our children. My best friend … You are the love of my life.
It was the perfect surprise, with the guests to social networks to congratulate the couple again.
Sometimes, sprouting a surprise wedding makes sense! Congratulations Battle Family, '' said a guest.
Witness of the most perfect wedding! I can't stop thinking about that, “another added.
The transition from Josh de St Kilda to Hawthorn in October 2024 was one of the most commented movements in the AFL.
After eight seasons with the Saints, where he became a key defensive player, Battle decided to leave and join Hawthorn as a free agent.
Although St Kilda offered him a substantial contract to stay, Battle felt the need for a new challenge.
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“Case has been incredible, and we knew that we would reach the end of the year and really crazy, think about what is best for us, which is better for the future,” Battle said.
Together with Tom Bars, he is ready to provide leadership and stability to young Hawks who already has excited fans.
“Marry and win the flag in the same year,” said a Hawthorn fan on social networks.