NRL star AJ Brimson announces his girlfriend Brooklen Young is pregnant as they are set to welcome their first child

Alexander Brimson has announced that he is expecting his first child with his girlfriend Brooklen Young.

The NRL star, known as AJ, took to Instagram on Wednesday to confirm the jovial news with his 35,000 followers.

He shared a sweet post of himself and his girlfriend holding hands on Palm Beach in Queensland as Brooklen showed off her blossoming baby bump.

Beauty salon owner Brooklen showed off her bump in a white bralet and floaty skirt, which she paired with a cropped crochet cardigan.

AJ, 25, cut a casual figure in a white T-shirt and shorts as he proudly stood next to Brooklen and held her hand.

Alexander Brimson has announced he is expecting his first child with girlfriend Brooklen Young (both pictured in the Bahamas in December)

In another snap, they held up a baby grow to the camera as they excitedly confirmed their exciting family news.

A third shot also showed AJ running around in the ocean with their beloved two dogs while Brooklen stood in the shallow water.

In a caption, AJ simply wrote, “Baby Brimson is coming.”

His friends and loved ones quickly took to the comments section to share their congratulations to the happy couple.

Jarrad Bell wrote: ‘Congratulations mate, the timing on the third photo is elite too.’

AJ and Brooklen are relatively private about their relationship and it is unknown how long they have been together

AJ and Brooklen are relatively private about their relationship and it is unknown how long they have been together

While footballer Jayden Prasad wrote: ‘Huge congratulations legends’

And another joked: ‘Dilf season [love heart emojis].’

AJ and Brooklen are relatively private about their relationship and it is unknown how long they have been together.

Photos of the Gold Coast couple show them looking loved up way back in May 2023 on Brooklen’s Instagram page.

Photos of the Gold Coast couple show them looking loved up way back in May 2023 on Brooklen's Instagram page

Photos of the Gold Coast couple show them looking loved up way back in May 2023 on Brooklen’s Instagram page

AJ is best known as a fullback and five-eighth for the Gold Coast Titans in the National Rugby League, while also playing for Queensland Maroons (pictured)

AJ is best known as a fullback and five-eighth for the Gold Coast Titans in the National Rugby League, while also playing for Queensland Maroons (pictured)

AJ is best known as a fullback and five-eighth for the Gold Coast Titans in the National Rugby League.

He made his NRL debut in 2018 and has since also played for Queensland Maroons in the State of Origin series and Australia 9s at international level.

His girlfriend Brooklen has three years of experience in the beauty industry and runs a salon in the Gold Coast specializing in eyelash extensions.