SHOCK-BOMBSHELL CELEBRATION! Collingwood Star Brayden Maynard Welcomes Baby Boy — A Name That Honors Magpie Greatness!
In a heartwarming twist that has the Collingwood faithful buzzing, AFL star Brayden Maynard has welcomed a baby boy — and the name is sending waves of pride through the Magpie army. The fiery defender, known for his passion, toughness, and unwavering loyalty to Collingwood, surprised fans and teammates alike with the joyful news shared early Monday morning.
Maynard, 29, and his partner announced the arrival of their son on social media, revealing a name that perfectly captures the spirit of the black-and-white — “Darcy Scott Maynard,” a heartfelt nod to Collingwood icons of the past and present. “We wanted something that carried meaning,” Maynard wrote. “Collingwood is family — this name reflects that.”
Teammates quickly flooded the comments with congratulations, while fans celebrated across platforms, calling it “the most Magpie thing ever.” Some even joked that baby Darcy would be eligible for the father–son draft in 2043 — a future prospect that already has fans dreaming.
Maynard, one of the club’s emotional leaders and key figures in Collingwood’s recent premiership success, said fatherhood has already given him a new perspective. “This is bigger than football,” he shared. “But it makes me even prouder to wear the black and white.”
As the Magpies prepare for another massive AFL season, this off-field celebration reminds fans that while Maynard is fierce on the turf, his heart off it is just as powerful.
Congratulations to Brayden, his partner, and the newest member of the Collingwood family — little Darcy Maynard, already a Magpie legend in the making. 🖤🤍
