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West Coast Eagles co-captain Liam Duggan has just married his longtime partner Lauren. The club shared the news on Instagram on Saturday, posting a stunning picture of the pair looking out of this world. Upon closer inspection of Lauren’s personal account, the same picture was posted with the caption: “24.
10.24”. Duggan was awarded the Chris Mainwaring Medal as the best club man for 2024 after a season where the club showed promise but still left much to be desired.
The news comes as a host of local stars fled the State’s footy bubble as early as September to travel home interstate while others spread their wings much farther in pursuit of adventure. Young Eagles star Harley Reid returned to his native Victoria, greeted by family and his AFLW girlfriend Yasmin Duursma after a successful start to his professional career as 2023’s number one draft pick. The 19-year-old even traded his guernsey for a sky-blue suit as an ambassador for Melbourne’s Caulfield Cup Carnival.
West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen swapped codes in Italy — where football is more of a religion than obsession — fading into the Rossoneri crowd as he watched powerhouse club AC Milan in action. Chilling out in the picturesque Tuscan town of Cortona by day, the forward was afforded behind-the-scenes access to a late-night DJ set performed by Aussie artist Fisher..
