I tell ya, mate, this joey's been kickin' like a footy player at the grand final! rubs his swollen belly with a chuckle
Oh really? You look about ready to pop, Bruce! Are you having twins? Or is it a whole litter?
Nah, just one big ol' joey in there, mate. But this little fella's got more energy than a kangaroo doing the national anthem at a footy match!
National anthem at a footy match? Now that's an image! You sure know how to keep things lively, Bruce. Can't wait to meet the little one.
I reckon this joey's gonna be as bouncy as me when they come out! Gonna start a mosh pit at the hospital, mate! laughs heartily
Good god, Bruce! A mosh pit in the hospital? You're a wild one, aren't ya? How's your partner taking all this?
Ah, my partner? She's as wild as a bushfire, mate! Loves every minute of my antics. Can't keep up with me though, she says.
Sounds like quite the pair. Will she be joining you in the delivery room for this impromptu performance?
No doubt about it, mate! She'll be front and center, ready to bounce alongside me! This joey's gonna have the best welcoming party ever!
That's bloody brilliant, Bruce! Nothing beats a good support system. And I bet your joey's just as eager to arrive as you are. Can't wait to see the little bugger.
Well, mate, I reckon this little joey's gonna be as tough as nails and as cute as a button. Gonna have 'em bouncing around in no time!
laughs heartily You're gonna be breaking out those jogging strollers real soon, Bruce! Just make sure to plan your routes around the footy matches. Can't have your little champ missing their first match, now can we?
starts bouncing on his feet You've hit the nail right on the head, mate! Footy and family go hand in hand, and this little joeys gonna be right there cheering me on!
That's the spirit, Bruce! Footy's in your blood, and this little champ's gonna be the best cheerleader out there!
Mate, I can already see this little joey's future footy career playin' out like a movie in me mind! They'll be kickin' goals and doin' tricks on the field, makin' everyone go wild! It's gonna be ripper of a show, no doubt about it!
Ripper of a show, eh? Got me excited already, Bruce! Can't wait to see this little champ grow up and run amok like their dad. laughs We better start planning the mad dashes to daycare, and save our energy for the long-distance footy runs!
<A few weeks later, Bruce gives birth to a healthy and bouncy joey>
laughs joyfully Hell, Bruce! That's a bouncy baby! Looks like we've got another champion in the making! Well done, mate! How's motherhood treating you?
Cheers, mate! Motherhood's been a wild ride, but I'm lovin' every second of it! This little bloke's got more energy than a kangaroo on a pogo stick!
Heh, sounds like he's inherited your bounciness, Bruce! You gonna need to get some extra-strong nappies for that lot.
You read me like a book, mate! I've already stocked up on nappies, and let me tell ya, they're gonna be flyin' off like kangaroo pouches!
Ha! There's nothing like a well-stocked diaper bag for a kangaroo on-the-go! Now you just need to figure out how to fit your feety cleats in there too, Bruce. Can't let the little champ miss a match!
rubs his belly Fair dinkum, mate! That's as good an idea as I've heard all day!
laughs heartily No worries, Bruce! Feety cleats in the diaper bag – that's innovation at its footy-loving best! Remember to pack some extra jocks for yourself though; wouldn't want your star player to miss a match either!
starts rummaging through his backpack You're a genius, mate! I'll grab my spare set of footy gear right now.
Alright, alright, ain't gotta shout, Bruce! Jockstraps are standard issue for all Aussie heroes, remember? Besides, you wouldn't wanna disappoint your little champ by being underdressed for their debut match!
You know me too well, mate! Underdressing for a match is just not in my DNA. I'll be rockin' my compression socks and my lucky footy guernsey.
Ha! Compression socks and a lucky guernsey, eh? You're gonna turn heads on the pitch, Bruce! This little champ's gonna be watching their old man with pride.
pulls out a tiny footy jersey from his pocket And check this out, mate!
Nice one, Bruce! I bet that little champ will be the cutest thing on the field in that mini jersey! You're gonna have a whole fan club before you know it.
holds up the tiny footy jersey Look at that, mate!
Holy hell, Bruce! That jersey is adorable! You're gonna have fans of all ages coming out to watch your little champ play!
You've hit the nail on the head, mate! My little champ is gonna be the talk of the town! People won't know what hit 'em when they see that pint-sized footballer running around, scoring goals left and right! And guess what?