Rugby League legend Greg Inglis counts being a father as his greatest achievement.
Rugby League legend Greg Inglis counts being a father as his greatest achievement.
Just weeks into fatherhood, the 27-year-old has opened up to Woman’s Day about what it’s like being a first-time dad.
“When you see your child for the first time there are no words to explain the feelings you have,” the South Sydney Rabbitohs and Queensland Origin player said.
“You know right then it’s the greatest achievement you will ever accomplish.”
Greg and his wife Sally welcomed their first child, Nate Alexander into the world on June 3.
And the little man’s arrival couldn’t have come at a better time.
Conveniently for Greg, Nate was born between game one and two of this year’s State of Origin which meant he could be by his wife’s side and there to give his son his first cuddle.
While the NSW Blues have already won the 2014 Origin series, Greg says Nate is already a big time Maroons supporter and will be watching the final game dressed in a Queensland onesie.
Meanwhile, his proud and loving parents have given us an insight into the kind of man they’d like him to be.
“Hopefully we will be the best parents we can be and give Nate a healthy, happy, fun upbringing,” Greg said.
“We’ll teach him to be kind and well-mannered and to pursue all of his dreams.
“To be proud of who he is and to accept and appreciate other people for who they are…and hopefully we can open his eyes to the world.”
Read more in this week’s Woman’s Day on sale July 7, 2014.
Daddy’s boy: Greg and Sally’s bundle of joy is already dad’s number-one fan.
Rugby Leagure legend Greg Inglis shows off his son, Nate Alexander.
Nate Alexander was born on June 3 at 12.27pm.
The couple gave their son the middle name Alexander in honour of Greg’s father and grandfather.
Greg counts being a father as his greatest achievement.
Greg and his wife Sally with their newborn son, Nate.
All loved up: Greg and Sally can’t believe that despite all the obstacles, they finally have their little baby.
Sally says Greg is amazing with Nate.
Greg and Sally intend to teach their bundle of joy to be kind and well-mannered.
Everyone says the baby looks just like Dad. We agree!
Greg and Sally show off the son they never thought they’d have.
Sally endured IVF and a difficult pregnancy.
Welcome to the world, Nate Alexander.
The happy family.
