'Lucky man!': AFL star Wayne Milera announces elopement to long-time partner Nina Starkey

Adelaide Crows defender Wayne Milera and his long-term partner Nina Starkey have officially tied the knot.

The AFL star announced the news on Instagram last night, sharing a carousel of stunning snaps of the intimate November 1 ceremony.

The post included photos of the pair – along with a celebrant – standing on a cliff edge overlooking the water while being wed.

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"Lucky man!" Milera captioned the photos which included snaps of the star and his new wife sharing cake and embracing each other by the sea.

Starkey herself shared some snaps to her own Instagram account, captioning the post "1.11.23 💍😍❤️".

Although the pair decided not to wed in front of a crowd, there was no lack of love surrounding the duo, with many friends and fans rushing to the comments to congratulate them.

"I couldn't be happier for you my brother, congratulations I love you all ALWAYS," one wrote.

"So happy for you both love birds congratulations let this beautiful chapter called marriage begin," another added.

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Milera proposed to Starkey in July last year, a year after the couple welcomed their first child Carter in March 2021.

""YES" it is!" Milera announced on Instagram at the time alongside a photo of Starkey showing off a glorious ring.

"Couldn't imagine my life without you!" he continued.

"So excited about the next chapter we are about to enter. Love you so much."

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Milera and Starkey often post photos of each other and their son, sharing sweet tributes and messages of support for each other.

"You continue to amaze me on how beautiful, caring and loving you are!" Milera wrote of Starkey on her birthday in January.