AFL legend Wayne Johnston's daughter Elli Johnston announces her pregnancy with boxer partner Liam Hillen: 'So excited to meet you'

It's baby joy for Elli Johnston and her boxer partner Liam Hillen!

The couple have shared the wonderful news that they're expecting their first child together in a sweet announcement online.

In a series of images shared on Instagram, Elli, who is the daughter of AFL legend and Carlton star Wayne Johnston, 67, showed off her growing baby bump in a bikini while enjoying a day out at the beach.

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In one cute picture, Liam was seen cradling her baby bump as they stood together on the shore.

"We are so so so excited to meet you 🐣," they captioned their joint post.

In another snap, she showed off her baby bump while sunbathing.

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Their followers rushed to congratulate the pair on the exciting news.

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"Beautiful news. Congratulations xx," Kate Waterhouse commented.

"Congrats guys," former AFL star Brent Staker added.

The couple reportedly started dating back in 2024. She was previously married to former NRL star Brett Finch.

Elli is already a mother-to-one and it's believed Liam also has children from a previous relationship.

The couple went Instagram official with their relationship in August 2024, with Elli sharing a snap of the pair together in the snow and writing: "Water what waters you [handshake emoji]."

Elli is the daughter of AFL legend and Carlton great Wayne Johnston, 67, who was dubbed 'The Dominator' during his time in the game.

He played for Carlton and was inducted into the club's Hall of Fame in the '90s.

Elli opened up about her famous sports star father during a sweet Father's Day post last year.

Underneath flashback photos of the pair together and their family, she wrote: "Happy Father's Day, thank you for always picking up the phone, no matter what time it is, still picking me up from the airport, making me breakfast and doing my washing when I stay w you."

She added in her post: "Yes, you may be annoying at times and have had a super crazy life but I couldn't imagine it any other way. Cheers to you Dad 🖤."

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