Western Bulldogs star Rory Lobb announces engagement to partner Lexi Mary during holiday in Maldives

Western Bulldogs star Rory Lobb and his partner Lexi Mary have announced their engagement.

The 30-year-old AFL player posted on Instagram, documenting the romantic proposal as it unfolded on Saturday evening during the couple’s holiday in the Maldives.

He captured the moment and shared a photo of a secluded table on the beach surrounded by a large love heart etched into the sand.

To add to the excitement, the lovebirds also shared a close-up photo of the impressive engagement ring.

The post quickly attracted many likes and comments from Lobb’s current and former teammates, partners of AFL players and enthusiastic fans.

Western Bulldogs star Rory Lobb and his partner Lexi Mary have announced their engagement. Both shown

The lovebirds also shared a close-up of the impressive engagement ring

The lovebirds also shared a close-up of the impressive engagement ring

‘Legends!’ said recently cut Bulldog Hayden Crozier.

“Congratulations (it’s about time Rory),” Fremantle forward Josh Treacy said.

‘Congratulations beautiful!!’ Ruby Brownless commented.

‘CONGRATULATIONS!! Enjoy loved ones,” said Jeremy Cameron’s partner Indiana Putra.

Fans also praised the engagement ring, commenting on the size and design of the jewelry.

To capture the moment, the couple shared a photo of a secluded table on the beach, surrounded by a large love heart etched into the sand.

To capture the moment, the couple shared a photo of a secluded table on the beach, surrounded by a large love heart etched into the sand.

'Legends!'  said recently cut Bulldog Hayden Crozier.  “Congratulations (it's about time Rory),” Fremantle forward Josh Treacy said.  'Congratulations beautiful!!'  Ruby Brownless commented

‘Legends!’ said recently cut Bulldog Hayden Crozier. “Congratulations (it’s about time Rory),” Fremantle forward Josh Treacy said. ‘Congratulations beautiful!!’ Ruby Brownless commented

“That’s a beautiful ring omg,” one fan wrote, while another said: “Oh my ring, congratulations beautiful.”

“Wowee, that’s a doozy,” another follower added.

Lobb recently finished his first season with the Western Bulldogs after a tumultuous departure from Fremantle in 2022.

His departure came a year after he expressed a desire to be traded back to the GWS Giants, where he initially launched his AFL career.

Lobb poses for a photo with a can of Lobster Tears beer made by Dockers fans to sled him on his return to Perth

Lobb poses for a photo with a can of Lobster Tears beer made by Dockers fans to sled him on his return to Perth

It was also revealed that Lobb had acquired a $1.85 million property in South Yarra, Melbourne, before his trade with the Bulldogs was completed.

Confirmation of his move was confirmed in the final minutes of the trading period, accompanied by a surprise revelation that Fremantle’s coaches had pointed him in the ‘wrong direction’.

His return to Perth for the first match against the Dockers was marked by hostility, with some fans launching a “Lobster Tears” beer.

Nevertheless, Lobb had the last laugh and contributed to the Bulldogs’ victory.