Jesinta Franklin’s husband Buddy stars as the Sydney Swans continue golden start to season

Jesinta Franklin’s AFL star husband Buddy has led the Sydney Swans to another victory, just weeks after welcoming a baby boy. 

On March 24, Buddy uploaded a photo of himself posing with the newborn, prompting a flurry of comments from fans begging to know his name.

One particular comment from Buddy’s friend, fashion director Justin O’Shea appeared to reveal the child’s name is Rocky.

Justin, who previously cast Buddy in a campaign for designer label DrizaBone, wrote ‘Rocky!’ alongside a series of clapping emojis and a black heart emoji. 

However, neither Jesinta nor Buddy have provided any indication as to whether the report was correct. 

The couple already doting parents a one-year-old daughter named Tallulah. 

Buddy had the final and decisive say on Thursday night as Sydney continued their unbeaten start to the AFL season in eclipsing the Bombers in a thriller at the SCG.

With Sydney clinging to a four-point lead late in the game, Franklin took a mark and converted the set shot to record his third major of the night, the 950th of his career and his 73rd against Essendon, the most he has kicked against any club. 

It was the fifth time in their past seven contests the game had been settled by 10 points or less, Sydney winning 11.17 (83) to 12.8 (80).

Sydney has captivated the AFL community with their free-flowing style, scoring over 100 points in each of their first three wins.

But on Thursday night they proved they can win ugly and come from behind.

‘That’s the most pleasing thing out of it, you get behind and you’re scrapping along,’ Sydney coach John Longmire said.

‘You’re finding a different way to win.’