The scenes mirrored the 2012 Grand Final, but the result was far more crushing.
Following the Sydney Swans’ defeat to underdogs Geelong on Friday, 300-game hero Jarrad McVeigh sought comfort in his daughter Lolita-Luella, 5.
It comes after his stunning wife Clementine welcomed newborn Florence a week early on Tuesday, so Jarrad could play in the knockout clash.
Comfort: Following the Sydney Swans’ defeat to underdogs Geelong on Friday, 300-game hero Jarrad McVeigh sought comfort in his daughter Lolita-Luella, 5
Bundle of joy: It comes days after his stunning wife Clementine welcomed newborn Florence (pictured_ a week early on Tuesday, so Jarrad could play in the knockout clash
The midfielder was chaired off following Friday’s defeat, appearing upset despite achieving his 300-game milestone.
Seen being raised into the air by teammates, the father to two daughters failed to muster a smile.
That was until his adorable daughter came bounding into his arms to comfort him after his side’s hope for a repeat of 2012 were dashed in a 59-point drubbing.
Full of youthful energy, Lolita-Luella wore an adorable pink tutu, floral top and accessorised with some flashy sneakers, adding a Swans-red bow to her hair.
Glum: The midfielder was chaired off following Friday’s defeat, appearing upset despite achieving his 300-game milestone
No fairytale finish: After being raised into the air by teammates, the father to two daughters failed to muster a smile
In front of the packed-out crowd of jubilant Geelong supporters, the pair shared a quiet moment on the field, as Jarrad mustered his first smile of the rough night.
Five-years-ago, in 2012, the midfielder celebrated his side’s Grand Final win with a newborn Lolita-Luella, who he cradled in his proud arms.
Lolita-Luella was somewhat of a miracle baby for Jarrad and Clementine, who had tragically lost their first daughter Luella twelve months prior.
That’s one way to get a smile! That was until adorable Lolita-Luella came bounding into his arms, comforting him after his side’s hope for a repeat of 2012 were dashed in a 59-point drubbing
Just us two! In front of the packed-out crowd of jubilant Geelong supporters, the pair shared a quiet moment on the field, as Jarrad mustered his first smile of the rough night
No repeat: Five-years-ago, in 2012, the midfielder celebrated his side’s Grand Final win with a newborn Lolita-Luella, who he cradled in his proud arms
Luella died aged just four weeks in 2011 after she was born with a serious heart condition.
On Thursday, Clementine has shared the first picture of her new baby girl Florence.
The 34-year-old and her husband, welcomed their newest addition into the world on Tuesday.
Never forgotten: Lolita-Luella was somewhat of a miracle baby for Jarrad and Clementine, who had tragically lost their first daughter Luella twelve months prior
The couple announced the arrival of Florence on the Sydney Swans’ official website.
In the article, Jarrad revealed that although Clementine had been due to give birth on September 18, they had ‘sped things up a bit’ so he could play in Friday’s game.
Sadly their firstborn, Luella, died aged just four weeks in 2011 after she was born with a serious heart condition.
Early delivery: The 34-year-old and her husband, welcomed their newest addition Florence into the world a week early on Tuesday, so that Jarrad could play in the game
Doting parents: Florence is the couple’s third daughter and will join their five-year-old Lolita-Luella (pictured middle) at their home in Sydney’s beachside suburb of Bondi