A beaming Callum Ah Chee could barely contain his excitement when speaking on the arrival of his first child, Iver.

Chatting on the Roar Deal, Ah Chee said that while his son’s birth came early, that Mum and bub were both doing well.

“It’s been amazing, he came a month early, but he and Laura are really healthy and it’s so nice to come home to him and put my energy toward him,” he said.

“I didn’t know what to expect but he’s amazing and he’s been awesome so far and I’m absolutely loving it.”

Ah Chee was a late out for the Lions Round 18 clash against Richmond, a move that had the full support of Head Coach, Chris Fagan.

“Late Sunday night, Loz’s water broke and then Tuesday she went into labour. We were leaving for the game on Wednesday and Fages and I had a conversation and I said that I didn’t want to miss the birth of my first child,” Ah Chee said.

“Fages and Danny Daly were really supportive of my decision and said that I’d be making the right decision to be by Laura’s side in that time.

“I can’t thank the club and the staff and players for the support they’ve provided, they’ve been great through the entire process for us.”