Magpies coach Craig McRae reveals start of child daughter on similar day as AFL grand last win over Lions

Collingwood’s AFL premiership win has capped off a day of private significance for coach Craig McRae, who introduced in the course of the post-grand-final ceremony his spouse had given start earlier within the day.

McRae’s spouse Gabrielle had a child lady — named Maggie — on Saturday morning, simply hours earlier than her husband led the Magpies to their sixteenth premiership with an exhilarating four-point win over the Brisbane Lions.

McRae introduced his gorgeous household information to the MCG crowd of greater than 100,000 spectators, who roared in delight.

“Immediately was already the most effective day of my life as a result of my spouse gave start to slightly lady this morning at 7:45,” McRae informed the group.

“So darling, I am coming dwelling tonight with the cup. I really like you.”

McRae later informed the Seven Community he was by his spouse’s aspect when she gave start.

“My spouse is unbelievable. She went into labour yesterday afternoon [but] did not inform me,” he stated.

“She stated she wasn’t feeling very properly. I went to mattress final evening considering the whole lot was positive and I get a cellphone name this morning at a few quarter to 6 saying, ‘You higher get to hospital. This child is coming.'”