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Perth Now
21 minutes ago
- Perth Now
Perth radio star announces birth of first child
Triple M Breakfast radio host Katie Lamb has given birth to her first child, sharing adorable pics of baby Charlie to social media as she basks in the glow of motherhood. Lamb announced the birth over the weekend, with her son adopting the names of both the presenter, and her partner Martene Pearman, an AFLW coach for the West Coast Eagles. 'Little Lamb has entered the chat!' she told friends and fans. 'Charlie Jules Lamb-Pearman 🩷 09-08-2025. Can't talk yet but already has us laughing with her rogue hair 😂🍓🥰'. The new mother offered snaps of young Charlie aptly wrapped up in a lamb blanket, and unveiled the tot's healthy head of hair. If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. The pair announced they were expecting their first child together in February — almost a year after their engagement announcement — with Lamb taking her maternity leave in early July. Several high profile friends of the popular presenter have already offered their well-wishes to the couple. 'Obsessed 💕💕💕💕,' Bec Judd said, Author and influencer Sophie Caccia commented, 'Yessssss congrats legends. Hi Charlie ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.' While brekky foes and former colleagues Nathan, Nat & Shaun offered the new mother a 'Congratulations!' Mix 94.5's Pete Curulli joined the chorus, saying, 'CONGRATS MATE! ❤️ sending you all loads of love!' In late July, Lamb's old WAAPA broadcasting mate Dani Shuey — the wife of retired Eagles champion Luke Shuey — replaced the new mother in the studio. Lamb told PerthNow in June that she was excited for Shuey to keep her seat warm for the remainder of 2025 alongside co-host Xavier Ellis. 'I just think it's a great fit. Dani coming in, she's already part of the Triple M team, but just to take over and bring her energy. I just think it will be a really smooth transition,' Lamb said. After a solid 12-year run in radio, the first-time mother expressed her excitement at taking maternity leave and attacking a new challenge. If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Although Lamb admitted, she was a little trepidatious ahead of the birth. 'I'm just super excited to dive into motherhood. I guess I'm scared as well, but I'm just excited to take on this role now with my partner, and we're doing it together, and hopefully all goes well, but the actual birth itself is freaking me out,' she said at the time. Seeking advice from Shuey, a mother of two, Lamb was told: 'Embrace the chaos.' However, she joked, the words she was expecting to hear were 'Keep them alive.' 'Honestly, that's my biggest concern. I can barely look after myself. So bringing in another one into the world, I'm nervous,' she said.
News.com.au
3 hours ago
- News.com.au
‘Clear vision for him to become a leader in our side': Bailey Hayward inks new Bulldogs deal
Local junior Bailey Hayward has inked a new deal to remain with the Bulldogs until the end of the 2028 season, with the utility emerging as the club's long-term hooker after he replaced Reed Mahoney in the starting side on the weekend. Hayward signed an extension earlier this year for the 2026 season but has extended his stay for another two years after impressing in several roles. While he's played games at five-eighth, lock and off the bench, Hayward will likely be the club's dummy-half in 2026 after he got through a mountain of work starting there in Saturday's win over the Warriors. Mahoney is off to the Cowboys next year and coach Cameron Ciraldo could keep Hayward in the role leading into the finals. 'We're extremely happy to have Bailey extend his time at the club,' general manager of football Phil Gould said. 'He has shown an innate ability to play in multiple positions, and we have a clear vision for him to become a leader in our side. 'He is a local junior, he bleeds Blue and White and we are very lucky to have him at our club.' Meanwhile, veteran forward Tyson Frizell could bring up 300 NRL games next year after signing a one-year extension to remain in Newcastle. The 33-year-old workhorse made his debut back in 2011 and will play on with the Knights alongside fellow veteran Dane Gagai after initial fears the club wouldn't keep them. 'We are delighted Tyson is staying on for another year,' Knights head of recruitment Peter O'Sullivan said. 'His experience, energy, and work ethic will be vital for the emerging edge players and several new middles we have joining the club. 'Tyson is in terrific condition; despite playing and training with such velocity for over 15 years, his longevity is a testament to his true professionalism. 'With the ability to play middle and edge forward, he gives the squad a strong balance and his extension is a perfect way to celebrate his 100 games at the Newcastle Knights.'
News.com.au
7 hours ago
- News.com.au
‘Completely comical': AFL a total mess as classy act torched
The AFL has been split in two over honour guards performed for players over the weekend. Kane Cornes has led the criticism of classy acts performed by the Bulldogs and Tigers in celebrating opposition players during their milestone games. The Dogs clapped in line as Melbourne's Ed Langdon was chaired off the MCG following his 200th game on Sunday. FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every match of every round in the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1. Richmond also filed into line to show the club's respect for Jack Steele as the St Kilda star celebrated his 200-game milestone as the Saints won a thriller at the MCG on Saturday. Those classy acts are why the Adelaide Crows have caused a stir when players were not in attendance as West Coast's Liam Duggan was chaired from the field in front of an honour guard of West Coast players and staff at Optus Stadium. Any criticism surrounding the actions of Crows players was quickly shut down as footy commentator Tim Gossage said on SEN Crows captain Jordan Dawson had spoken with West Coast integrity officer Peter Staples and offered to be part of the 200-game honour guard. However, the differing approaches between the three milestone celebrations during Round 22 shows the league is all at sea when it comes to honouring players on special days. It's one of the reasons Cornes hit out at Melbourne and Richmond players on Monday morning. 'I saw some extraordinary scenes on the weekend,' Cornes said on SEN Breakfast. 'Scenes that I actually cannot believe. How soft has the game become. What is going on? 'I saw two teams hang around post-match on the ground line up and give guards of honour for game 200. 'I'm not talking Steele Sidebottom 350 (games). I'm not talking last ever game Sam Docherty. I'm not talking game 300, I'm talking game 200. 'The Western Bulldogs lining up for Ed Langdon is as comical as I've seen, and Richmond lining up for Jack Steele is completely comical. 'So game 300 is the limit or a significant player's retirement. Where to next? 150? 100? First gamers get a chair off? 'Who has decided to line up for Jack Steele? Ed Langdon? 'You should say 'well done' and shake his hand, wish him well on his milestone, but we're not giving him a guard of honour. 'Who signed off on the guards of honour? Steam was coming out of my ears. People say relax and don't let things affect you, but they do. 'We've just become so soft.' A quick look at milestone games this year shows there is widespread disagreement between players on the subject. Recent milestone matches where players have been given honour guards by their opposition — Hawthorn players provide an honour guard for Collingwood's Steele Sidebottom on his 350th game. — Richmond players give an honour guard for Jack Steele on his 200th game. — Bulldogs players provide an honour guard for Ed Langdon on his 200th game. — Hawthorn players provide an honour guard for retiring Carlton star Sam Docherty and defender Jacob Weitering on his 200th game. — Giants star Lachie Whitfield was given an honour guard by Geelong players after his 250th game. — Eagles star Jamie Cripps was given honour guard by Port Adelaide after his 250th game. — Tom Liberatore was given an honour guard by North Melbourne players after the Bulldogs midfielder's 250th game. — Marcus Bontempelli was given an honour guard by the Swans after the superstar's 250th game. Milestone matches where players have not been given honour guards by opposition players (for various reasons) — Liam Duggan was not given an honour guard by Crows players on Sunday night. — Carlton and the Gold Coast Suns held separate honour guards for George Hewett and Jarrod Witts as they reached 200 games over Saturday. — Bulldogs players did not do an honour guard for Hugh McCluggage as the Lions star reached 200 games. — Clayton Oliver was not given a honour guard by Carlton players after his 200th game. — Caleb Daniel was not given an honour guard by Essendon as he reached his 200th game. — Jason Johannisen was not given an honour guard by Port Adelaide players in Ballarat for his 200th game. — Hawthorn's Jarman Impey was not given an honour guard by Carlton for his 200th game. — Jack Crisp was not given an honour guard by Geelong players as he surpassed Jim Stynes' iconic record of 245 consecutive games. He left the field with his family and was honoured by Collingwood players and staff. It is far from the only time Cornes has hit out over clubs deciding to honour opposition players. Cornes last year swiped the Crows when the club gave Hawks veteran Jack Gunston an honour guard in his 250th game. Gunston walked out on the Crows early in his career to move to the Hawks. 'For Adelaide, their worst performance of the season yesterday, it signalled the end of any chance of them playing finals this year,' he began on Channel 9's Sunday Footy Show in June, 2024. 'It was to be honest a pathetic performance. So what do you do after the game, after you put in a performance like that? 'Let's line up for a guard of honour for a player who left the club after two years and went on to play in three premierships in a row at Hawthorn and cheer him off for game 250.' Cornes went on to say: 'I could not believe, for game 250, which is a good milestone for Jack Gunston, don't get me wrong, but it's not guard-of-honour worthy. 'Your season is finished, you've lost your 10 in a row at the MCG, you're not playing finals, and you line-up for a player who left after two seasons to go and win three flags at another club. 'It was unbelievable, I couldn't believe it. 'If I'm Taylor Walker, if I'm Jordan Dawson, I'm going, 'Why are we lining up for 250'? 'Two-fifty is not a milestone that we celebrate for another club. 'How do you reckon the Crows fans — so Gunston gets drafted to the club, he leaves after two years — Crows fans are at home going 'that's the performance we put in'. 'Now we're lining up for a guy who left after two years and played in three flags at Hawthorn. 'I couldn't believe it. Why are we so nice?'
