Hawthorn star Josh Battle and new wife Casey officially tied the knot over the weekend in what turned out to be a surprise wedding for guests expecting only to attend an engagement party. The couple shared the joyous news via Instagram with the caption, “SURPRISE ... Mr & Mrs Battle,” garnishing attention from friends, family, and the AFL community.
This unexpected twist came just 10 months after Casey gave birth to their first daughter, Bobbi. Casey also has another daughter, Billie, from a previous relationship, who looked charmingly adorable wearing matching attire for the celebration.
The happy news spread quickly, lighting up social media with congratulatory comments pouring in. Newly appointed teammate Mitch Lewis dropped heart emojis under the post, and one friend expressed: “Witness the most perfect wedding! Can’t stop thinking about it.” Another added, “Congratulations to you both, wishing you a wonderful life together.”
The wedding occurs as Battle prepares for his first season with the Hawks, following his headline-grabbing switch from the Saints, where he played 123 games. The 26-year-old made the decision to leave as a free agent, reflecting on his time with the Saints by saying, “I came to this club [the Saints] when I was still in high school and couldn’t have asked for a greater place to grow, both as a footballer and as a person.”
Meanwhile, at the same time, another beloved AFL figure, Jeremy Cameron, tied the knot with his long-term partner Indiana Putra at their picturesque farm just outside Geelong. Family and friends gathered to celebrate this momentous day, with their little daughter Macey capturing hearts and drawing smiles as she played her special role during the ceremony.
Jeremy Cameron proposed to Indiana last January at Rapid Bay Beach, South Australia, just before welcoming their daughter—a moment they commemorated publicly with joy on social media. The ceremony was graced by many stars of the footy community including Tom Hawkins, Patrick Dangerfield, and Joel Selwood, who joined the celebration of love on this beautiful day.
Indiana shared photos from their wedding day on Instagram, accompanied by love-heart emojis and inundated with congratulations from friends and fans. Cameron, dressed elegantly with black pants and a white tuxedo jacket, shared light-hearted moments with his best man, acknowledging past traditions and creating new memories.
Macey's endearing presence lived up to expectations as she was carried by her father during cake cutting, delighting everyone present. After welcoming Macey earlier this year, the couple relished the joys of parenthood and shared intimate glimpses of their family life.
Cameron also spoke fondly of his lifestyle on their 50-acre Freshwater Creek property, where he felt at home after years of playing footy away from Geelong. He told News Corp, “I love being on the land – I spent 10 years of my footy career in Sydney and coming back to Geelong, buying this place and having space and freedom around me is great.”
Reflective of his personality, Cameron is no stranger to playful antics around the farm. Illustrative of his easy-going demeanor, he once dressed as a chicken following his game to celebrate with his hens due to their ‘luck’ attributed to his team's success. “I thought about bringing the cow in but I thought a few people would have been unhappy with me,” he jested.
These twin weddings not only encapsulate moments of joy for two AFL stars but also mark the beginning of their new chapters as husbands, fathers, and prominent figures within the sports community. Both couple’s journeys resonate with the expected challenges of managing family life alongside the rigors of professional sport.
Josh Battle and Jeremy Cameron now stand as exemplary figures, embracing love and newfound family responsibilities, prompting their communities to rally behind them as they transition from players on the field to personal champions of happiness off it. The anticipation for their upcoming seasons grows, especially with Battle's upcoming clash against the Saints on Round 17, which may add to the emotional layers surrounding his departure from the club.