It’s been just over a week since Rory and Belinda Sloane welcomed Sonny Leo Sloane into the world and the Crows captain says it’s been “one of the best weeks ever”.
Speaking to Jars and Louie on Triple M, Sloane revealed the name ‘Sonny’ had been on the couple’s radar for many years.
“We’ve loved Sonny as a name for a long time… we actually had that penned in for Leo if things were different,” Sloane said.
“It was really fitting for him coming out a year later… his middle name couldn’t be anything other than Leo.
“Sonny will definitely know about his big brother.”
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For Sloane, the only thing that could compare to the joy of meeting Sonny was seeing how happy he had made Belinda.
“Belinda has been an absolute star, as she has been all year,” Sloane said.
“I’ve got so much love for her and it’s great to see her so happy… it’s a really good feeling.”
He also took the opportunity to thank everyone who had sent their congratulations to the happy couple.
“I really appreciate everyone’s messages of support and love over the last week and a half," Sloane said.
“Everyone’s been unbelievable for Belinda and I, the whole football community and the entire Adelaide community too.”
