Adelaide Crows defender Wayne Milera has shared a deeply personal update following his recent absence from a game earlier this month.

The mystery surrounding his withdrawal has now been solved with the heartfelt news of the early arrival of his second son, Stanley Richie Wayne Milera, born several weeks premature.

Stanley was born on Sunday, July 6, weighing 2.13kg after just 32 weeks of gestation. 

The newborn is currently receiving care in an Adelaide hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit.

The baby is being closely monitored by his parents and a team of healthcare professionals to ensure he reaches full health.

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Adelaide Crows defender Wayne Milera has shared a deeply personal update following his recent absence from a game earlier this month. Pictured with his wife Nina

The couple took to social media to announce Stanley’s birth, sharing a touching photo of him wrapped in a soft blue knitted blanket. 

‘He’s now in the NICU, where he’ll stay until he’s strong enough to come home to us and his very excited big brother, Carter,’ they wrote in the heartfelt post. 

‘Thank you so much to our families and friends for their love and support, and to everyone who kept us in their hearts. We can’t wait for you to meet our little Stanley.’

Milera, 27, had previously withdrawn from the Adelaide Crows clash against Melbourne on July 6 due to personal reasons. 

It has now been revealed it was due to the birth of his second son.

The Mileras tied the knot on November 1, 2023, after welcoming their first son, Carter, on March 30, 2021.

Support has poured in from fans and teammates alike, flooding social media with well wishes and messages of encouragement, as the family navigates this challenging time.

‘Congratulations, Junior, Nina and Carter,’ wrote the Adelaide Football Club. 

The mystery surrounding his withdrawal has now been solved with the heartfelt news of the early arrival of his second son, Stanley Richie Wayne Milera, born several weeks premature 

The Mileras tied the knot on November 1, 2023, after welcoming their first son, Carter, on March 30, 2021

‘Aaawww so gorgeous. Congratulations to you all,’ one person wrote.

‘Gorgeous! Get nice and strong Stanley,’ a second added. 

Stanley’s premature birth marks a poignant milestone for the Milera family.

With the birth of their second son, the Adelaide Crows community is rallying behind the couple as they look forward to bringing Stanley home in the coming weeks.

Milera has played as a defender for the Crows since 2016.