Western Bulldogs star Rhylee West announces his engagement as his fiancée shows off her eye-popping diamond ring

Western Bulldogs star Rhylee West is engaged. 

The footballer announced the happy news in an Instagram post this week, in which he posed alongside his new fiancée Ruby Canavan.

The 25-year-old beamed beside his bride-to-be who showed off her oval-cut diamond ring. 

A further image showed a close-up of the sizeable sparkler on the brunette's finger.  

Ruby, who works as an account manager in the fashion industry, captioned the post with heart and lock emojis. 

The romantic proposal appeared to take place in picturesque countryside with sweeping views seen in photos of the pair. 

The announcement was inundated with congratulations from the couple's famous friends. 

'Huge,' wrote Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli, while Mia Fevola said she was 'crying' over the good news. 

'Congrats,' said footballer Jason Johannisen, with Bulldogs player Cody Weightman posting, 'Love thissss.'

There was more happy news for the Western Bulldogs in October, when player Rory Lobb married Lexi Mary in an intimate Melbourne ceremony surrounded by friends and family.

The 32-year-old AFL player tied the knot with his content creator partner at St Peter's Church, in the upmarket suburb of Toorak.

In photos shared to social media, Rory looked dashing in a tailored tuxedo as he exchanged vows with Lexi, who stunned in a breathtaking bridal gown by Melbourne designer Alin Le'Kal.

Lexi shared a gallery of photos that captured the highlights of the special day, in which she and Rory looked radiant as they shared their first kiss as husband and wife and tenderly held onto a bridal bouquet.

'The Lobbs 04/10/2025,' she wrote next to the photos.

Many of their celebrity friends took to the comment section to congratulate them on the joyful news.

'So happy for you both,' gushed Melissa Doyle.

'Congratulations!! U look gorg,' added fashion model Paris Bishop and Stella Klim chipped in with: 'Beautiful!' 

Lexi is the step-daughter of Victoria Racing Club chief executive Steve Rosich, who is married to her mother Melissa. 

In November 2023, Rory and Lexi announced their engagement.