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GWS Giants captain Toby Greene has married his fiancée Georgia Stirton in a star-studded wedding at one of Sydney's most picturesque and exclusive spots.
The couple tied the knot on Friday afternoon at the swanky Watsons Bay Hotel in Sydney's east, with stunning views of the harbour-facing west back to the CBD.
Star AFL players including Jeremy Cameron - formerly of GWS and now with Geelong - and Jake Stringer - an ex-Essendon player now with the Giants - were there, along with Aaron Cadman and Toby McMullin.
Cameron was also one of the groomsmen and made a showman's entrance to the reception, using one of the bridesmaid's bouquets to kick a goal.
The footage was shared to social media with the caption: 'Jez even kicks snags at weddings.'
Greene, wearing a white tuxedo jacket with black pants and a bow tie, was pictured riding in a Mercedes jeep with a bunch of mates, including Cameron, as they arrived for the day's festivities.
Toby Greene (bottom left) arrives at his wedding at Watsons Bay Hotel with his mates in fine style on Friday, including Geelong star Jeremy Cameron (second from right, back row)
Greene drove a Mercedes jeep as he made a dramatic entrance at the famously scenic spot on Sydney Harbour
Greene and his wife Georgia Stirton, along with daughter Isla, were all smiles on the big day
The footy veteran has kicked more than 400 goals for the GWS Giants in the AFL
Georgia Stirton arrived wearing a sheer corset dress with a flowing skirt
Stirton arrived wearing a sheer corset dress with a flowing skirt and was holding the daughter she shares with Greene, Isla, who was born in February last year.
Greene - who has played 261 games for the GWS Giants and kicked 416 goals - proposed to Stirton last year while on holidays after the AFL season.
He transformed an oceanside deck into a romantic setting, scattering hearts made of flower petals before dropping to one knee with their child at his side and unveiling the ring.
At the time, she thought Greene was joking.
'Apparently not a prank,' she posted online once she realised the proposal was legit.
'Just be grateful there's no audio because all I was saying was "what the f**k" 20 times,' Stirton added in another comment.
Greene started dating his former schoolmate in 2020 after a torrid 2019 that included a grand final loss and the jailing of his estranged father.
Stirton is also an impressive athlete in her own right and was recruited by U.S. college giants Gonzaga to play basketball in the NCAA tournament in 2015.
Greene (centre) with GWS teammates Aaron Cadman (left) and Toby McMullin on Friday
Former Essendon star Jake Stringer heads to the wedding with his partner Taylor McVeigh
The couple became engaged last year. At first, Georgia thought it was a prank by Greene
She has also worked as a youth worker and, more recently, as a People and Culture Coordinator.
Stirton shared a gallery of moments from the celebration - originally posted by Moments Made Events and White Moment Weddings - featuring the couple's grand entrance into the hotel and joyful poses with their bridal party.
The collection included clips of the pair slicing into a towering, berry-laden wedding cake, being showered in confetti after exchanging vows, embracing friends in heartfelt hugs, and a sneak peek of the professional wedding photos to come.
Their daughter Isla was the real star of the show, featuring in plenty of photos with her newlywed parents.
Greene recently went on a three-day bucks party with his mates, starting on Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 1.
Stirton shows off her fresh wedding-ring bling as the couple pose for their wedding photos
Friends and loved ones from both families came together to celebrate with the newlyweds
Greene and Stirton's daughter Isla was another star of the show
The couple will now head off on honeymoon before Greene has to return for pre-season training
That was the end of bachelor life for Greene, a renowned footy bad boy.
One footy fan cheekily commented: 'Breaking: the AFL have fined Toby Greene $10k for getting married'.
Many similar jokes about Greene copping a fine simply for tying the knot followed - a reference to the eye-watering financial sanctions he's received over his career, totalling $44,100 across his 13 seasons at the top level.
That makes him the most fined player in the competition's history, followed by Port Adelaide's Zak Butters, whose fines hit $36,250 this year.
But there were plenty of tributes and well-wishes for the couple as well.
Brownlow Medal-winning footy star Tom Mitchell was another high-profile guest, posting pictures from the reception with former Port Adelaide and Geelong player Jason Davenport and ex-Swans, GWS and Collingwood midfielder Taylor Adams.
