Dad-man Best: Knights star shares huge news ahead of Raiders clash
Knights centre Bradman Best and his partner Kayla Fenech have announced they are expecting their first child together.
Best and Fenech, the daughter of Australian boxing legend Jeff, shared a joint Instagram post on Thursday night with a picture of them cuddling, an ultrasound image and a pair of baby shoes.
"Baby Best due January 2026! We can't wait," they wrote.
The post has been inundated with messages of congratulations, many from Best's Knights teammates.
The 23-year-old, originally from the Central Coast, has been with Fenech for more than a year.
In a news story a few months after the couple got together, Kayla's father Jeff said of Best: "When we first met, you could tell he was a good young man. He's treating Kayla beautifully. Like a gentleman. They're very happy. And so is my wife Suzee and I."
Commenting on the Instagram post, Suzee wrote: "Omg I'm so proud of u both, can't wait to meet my gorgeous little bubba. Super excited to be on this next chapter/ journey with u both. Luv u both."
Best has played 97 NRL games for Newcastle. He debuted in 2019.
The two-time NSW Origin representative returned from a five-game injury layoff last Saturday, scoring two tries in Newcastle's 26-20 win over the Dolphins in Perth.
Best lines up at left centre again on Friday night when the Knights host in-form Canberra at McDonald Jones Stadium from 8pm.
Knights centre Bradman Best and his partner Kayla Fenech have announced they are expecting their first child together.
Best and Fenech, the daughter of Australian boxing legend Jeff, shared a joint Instagram post on Thursday night with a picture of them cuddling, an ultrasound image and a pair of baby shoes.
"Baby Best due January 2026! We can't wait," they wrote.
The post has been inundated with messages of congratulations, many from Best's Knights teammates.
The 23-year-old, originally from the Central Coast, has been with Fenech for more than a year.
In a news story a few months after the couple got together, Kayla's father Jeff said of Best: "When we first met, you could tell he was a good young man. He's treating Kayla beautifully. Like a gentleman. They're very happy. And so is my wife Suzee and I."
Commenting on the Instagram post, Suzee wrote: "Omg I'm so proud of u both, can't wait to meet my gorgeous little bubba. Super excited to be on this next chapter/ journey with u both. Luv u both."
Best has played 97 NRL games for Newcastle. He debuted in 2019.
The two-time NSW Origin representative returned from a five-game injury layoff last Saturday, scoring two tries in Newcastle's 26-20 win over the Dolphins in Perth.
Best lines up at left centre again on Friday night when the Knights host in-form Canberra at McDonald Jones Stadium from 8pm.
Knights centre Bradman Best and his partner Kayla Fenech have announced they are expecting their first child together.
Best and Fenech, the daughter of Australian boxing legend Jeff, shared a joint Instagram post on Thursday night with a picture of them cuddling, an ultrasound image and a pair of baby shoes.
"Baby Best due January 2026! We can't wait," they wrote.
The post has been inundated with messages of congratulations, many from Best's Knights teammates.
The 23-year-old, originally from the Central Coast, has been with Fenech for more than a year.
In a news story a few months after the couple got together, Kayla's father Jeff said of Best: "When we first met, you could tell he was a good young man. He's treating Kayla beautifully. Like a gentleman. They're very happy. And so is my wife Suzee and I."
Commenting on the Instagram post, Suzee wrote: "Omg I'm so proud of u both, can't wait to meet my gorgeous little bubba. Super excited to be on this next chapter/ journey with u both. Luv u both."
Best has played 97 NRL games for Newcastle. He debuted in 2019.
The two-time NSW Origin representative returned from a five-game injury layoff last Saturday, scoring two tries in Newcastle's 26-20 win over the Dolphins in Perth.
Best lines up at left centre again on Friday night when the Knights host in-form Canberra at McDonald Jones Stadium from 8pm.
Knights centre Bradman Best and his partner Kayla Fenech have announced they are expecting their first child together.
Best and Fenech, the daughter of Australian boxing legend Jeff, shared a joint Instagram post on Thursday night with a picture of them cuddling, an ultrasound image and a pair of baby shoes.
"Baby Best due January 2026! We can't wait," they wrote.
The post has been inundated with messages of congratulations, many from Best's Knights teammates.
The 23-year-old, originally from the Central Coast, has been with Fenech for more than a year.
In a news story a few months after the couple got together, Kayla's father Jeff said of Best: "When we first met, you could tell he was a good young man. He's treating Kayla beautifully. Like a gentleman. They're very happy. And so is my wife Suzee and I."
Commenting on the Instagram post, Suzee wrote: "Omg I'm so proud of u both, can't wait to meet my gorgeous little bubba. Super excited to be on this next chapter/ journey with u both. Luv u both."
Best has played 97 NRL games for Newcastle. He debuted in 2019.
The two-time NSW Origin representative returned from a five-game injury layoff last Saturday, scoring two tries in Newcastle's 26-20 win over the Dolphins in Perth.
Best lines up at left centre again on Friday night when the Knights host in-form Canberra at McDonald Jones Stadium from 8pm.
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