Jimmy Bartel shares a sweet tribute for son Henley on his third birthday

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    Jimmy Bartel was every inch a doting dad as he celebrated son Henley’s third birthday on Sunday at his Melbourne home.

    The retired AFL star, who shares Henley and son Aston, five, with ex-wife Nadia Bartel, shared a sweet tribute to Instagram alongside a slew of fun party snaps.

    Jimmy, 37, described Henley as ‘fearless and funny’ in one heartfelt post, and treated him to a superhero-themed celebration, with the pair dressing up as The Hulk. 

    Doting dad: Jimmy Bartel, 37, shared a sweet tribute for son Henley on his third birthday on Sunday, and treated the youngster to a superhero-themed party at his Melbourne home. Jimmy is pictured with Henley and eldest son Aston, five, both shared with ex-wife Nadia Bartel

    Doting dad: Jimmy Bartel, 37, shared a sweet tribute for son Henley on his third birthday on Sunday, and treated the youngster to a superhero-themed party at his Melbourne home. Jimmy is pictured with Henley and eldest son Aston, five, both shared with ex-wife Nadia Bartel

    Alongside adorable photos of Henley, including a current-day snap, the sportsman gushed over his second-born, writing: ‘You’re 3!!! Happy birthday my little Hurricane Henley. Just saying your name puts a smile on my face. 

    ‘Fearless, funny and you give me the best squeezy hugs ever. You’re Aston’s best friend and number one hype man and more than just his little brother. I love you so much Henley Roy and I can’t wait to see what everyday brings for you. 

    ‘Don’t get emotional dad, don’t get emotional. Arrrhhh,’ he concluded.

    Heartfelt: Alongside adorable photos of Henley, including a current-day snap, the sportsman gushed over his second-born, writing:'You're 3!!! Happy birthday my little Hurricane Henley. Just saying your name puts a smile on my face'

    Heartfelt: Alongside adorable photos of Henley, including a current-day snap, the sportsman gushed over his second-born, writing: ‘You’re 3!!! Happy birthday my little Hurricane Henley. Just saying your name puts a smile on my face’ 

    Jimmy continued: 'Fearless, funny and you give me the best squeezy hugs ever. You're Aston's best friend and number one hype man and more than just his little brother. I love you so much Henley Roy and I can't wait to see what everyday brings for you'

    Jimmy continued: ‘Fearless, funny and you give me the best squeezy hugs ever. You’re Aston’s best friend and number one hype man and more than just his little brother. I love you so much Henley Roy and I can’t wait to see what everyday brings for you’ 

    Sweet words: The sportsman was overcome with emotion as he celebrated the tot's birthday

    Sweet words: The sportsman was overcome with emotion as he celebrated the tot’s birthday

    Jimmy also shared precious photos of Henley dressed in The Hulk’s signature green outfit, and seated at the table in front of a Freddo ice cream cake with his family.

    ‘Everything Always. Henley’s Day (and his favourite Freddo Ice Cream Cake),’ Jimmy penned online.

    The doting dad treated Henley to a new bike and toy bug catcher, sharing a photo of the youngster with his gifts to his Instagram Stories. 

    Birthday boy: Jimmy also shared precious photos of Henley dressed in The Hulk's signature green outfit and mask

    Birthday boy: Jimmy also shared precious photos of Henley dressed in The Hulk’s signature green outfit and mask 

    Gifts: The doting dad treated Henley to a new bike and toy bug catcher, sharing a photo of the youngster with his gifts to his Instagram Stories

    Gifts: The doting dad treated Henley to a new bike and toy bug catcher, sharing a photo of the youngster with his gifts to his Instagram Stories

    Meanwhile Jimmy’s ex-wife Nadia, 36, has not posted on Instagram since September 3, after it was revealed she attended an illegal party during Melbourne’s Covid lockdown on September 2.

    The former AFL WAG and three other women were each fined $5,452 after damning footage of the party was accidentally posted on Instagram by her friend and business partner Ellie Pearson.

    But the most humiliating part of the scandal was seeing Nadia, once known for her impeccably clean-cut image, appearing to snort a line of white powder off a $1.50 Kmart plate.

    Silent: Meanwhile Jimmy's ex-wife Nadia (pictured), 36, has not posted on Instagram since September 3, after it was revealed she attended an illegal party during Melbourne's Covid lockdown on September 2

    Silent: Meanwhile Jimmy’s ex-wife Nadia (pictured), 36, has not posted on Instagram since September 3, after it was revealed she attended an illegal party during Melbourne’s Covid lockdown on September 2

    While she wasn’t charged with drug offences because police couldn’t prove what she was snorting, the video nonetheless caused irreparable damage to her brand and she was dropped by major sponsors. 

    Just 24 hours after the video leaked, Nadia issued a grovelling apology on Instagram.

    ‘Hi everyone, I have let you all down by my actions,’ she wrote on September 3.

    Caught on camera: The video showed Nadia appearing to snort a line of white powder off a $1.50 Kmart plate. She and three other women were each fined $5,452 after footage of the party was accidentally posted on Instagram by Ellie

    Substance: Nadia, once known for her impeccably clean-cut image, was filmed snorting a line of white powder off a $1.50 Kmart plate

    Caught on camera: The video showed Nadia appearing to snort a line of white powder off a $1.50 Kmart plate. She and three other women were each fined $5,452 after footage of the party was accidentally posted on Instagram by Ellie

    Bad luck: While Nadia (left) wasn't charged with drug offences because police couldn't prove what she was snorting, the video nonetheless caused irreparable damage to her brand

    Bad luck: While Nadia (left) wasn’t charged with drug offences because police couldn’t prove what she was snorting, the video nonetheless caused irreparable damage to her brand 

    ‘I take full responsibility and I am committed to taking all necessary steps to ensure I make better choices in future.

    ‘To my family and friends, my business partners and the public health workers trying to keep us all safe, I am embarrassed and remorseful.

    ‘I am truly and deeply sorry. I hope I can earn your forgiveness and, in time, your trust.’

    Apology: Just 24 hours after the video leaked, Nadia issued a grovelling apology on Instagram.'I have let you all down by my actions. I take full responsibility and I am committed to taking all necessary steps to ensure I make better choices in future,' she wrote

    Apology: Just 24 hours after the video leaked, Nadia issued a grovelling apology on Instagram. ‘I have let you all down by my actions. I take full responsibility and I am committed to taking all necessary steps to ensure I make better choices in future,’ she wrote

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