Former AFL star Mark Hutchings has posted pictures of his two-month-old baby daughter Sofia Hannah Rose, weeks after the tragic passing of his partner Hannah Camplin.
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Hannah died of a cardiac arrest in September at the age of 36, two days after giving birth to Sofia.
Ex-West Coast star Hutchings released a statement after her passing in which he said he was “shattered” and that Hannah’s “dream” had been to become a mum.
Now he has posted a series of photos of Sofia — including one of the three of them together as Hannah holds her.
The other two pictures were close-ups of Sofia.
Alongside the images, Hutchings posted the caption: “Introducing Sofia Hannah Rose Hutchings. Born 7 September 2026.
“Always carrying mum’s spirit within you.
“Your family loves you very much.”
The AFL world immediately poured in with messages of love and support for Hutchings and his young daughter amid the tragic circumstances.
Hawks star Tom Barrass said: “Beautiful.”
Ex-St Kilda player Jamie Cripps reacted with a heart emoji, while his wife Liv added: “So beautiful.”
Hutchings’ former West Coast teammate Luke Shuey said: “Beautiful mate, ️you’re a star.”
And another ex-Eagles teammate, Willie Rioli Jr, shared three heart emojis.
Hutchings and Hannah are believed to have dated since 2023.
The 35-year-old retired from playing the following year, having made 120 AFL appearances, all for West Coast, where he won the premiership in 2018.
In a moving statement on social media following Hannah’s passing, Hutchings said: “It is with deep sadness that I share the sudden loss of my beautiful partner, Hannah.
“2 days following the birth of our daughter, Sofia.
“I am shattered.
“Her dream was to become a Mum, so it’s been incredibly difficult to take.
“Thank you for all of your messages of support, I can’t always reply to them all but I do appreciate them.
“Sofia and I love you and will miss you very much Hannah.”
Originally published as Footy world melts at photo as ex-AFL star shares emotional images following death of partner