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NRL star James Tedesco and his wife Maria were spotted enjoying a family day this week at Sydney's Taronga Zoo with their daughter Rosie - as they also prepare to bring a second child into the world.
The outing comes as Tedesco, 32, has been in scintillating form for the Roosters as they continue to climb the ladder with finals looming.
'Teddy' has been so impressive that calls have increased for the fullback to return to the representative arena with NSW - but the man himself knows incumbent Dylan Edwards will be near impossible to dislodge.
'Last year was probably hard... it was a bit awkward for me to watch,' Tedesco said on Nine's Freddy and the Eighth podcast.
'I'd been there since 2016, not missed a game, so it was a bit weird for me....but this year I felt really relaxed. I wasn't expecting to play Origin.
'I knew they'd go with Dyl (Edwards) who's playing some great footy.'
NRL star James Tedesco and his wife Maria were spotted enjoying a family day this week at Sydney's Taronga Zoo with their daughter Rosie (pictured)
It comes as the Tedesco family prepare to bring a second child into the world, with another daughter due in August
Tedesco, 32, has been in scintillating form for the Roosters as they continue to climb the ladder with finals looming
After making his NRL debut with the Wests Tigers in 2012, Tedesco has won two premierships with the Roosters (pictured) and established himself as one of the code's greatest ever fullbacks
As he approaches the twilight of his footy career - at least in the NRL - Tedesco is enjoying his life balance.
'I got married (in 2023) and had kids, and now my life revolves around my family,' he said.
'I can't wait to come home and see my little daughter. She runs up, gives me a hug and honestly it doesn't get much better than that.
'I can't wait to keep growing my family.'
Tedesco won't have to wait long - his wife Maria is having another girl, due in August.
After making his NRL debut with the Wests Tigers in 2012, Tedesco has won two premierships with the Roosters and established himself as one of the code's greatest ever fullbacks.
And on Thursday night when in commentary for Triple M during the Panthers and Bulldogs clash at Commbank Stadium, Tedesco effectively predicted the future.
'The more and more this game goes on, Nathan Cleary's going to have a bigger impact, so we'll see what happens,' he told listeners.
Seconds later Bulldogs five-eighth Matt Burton had a kick charged down by the Panthers playmaker, who regathered and scored.
'Oh here it is, Cleary,' he said as the moment unfolded.
Tedesco then locked eyes with fellow commentator James Graham, raising his eyebrow and hands while sporting a cheeky grin.
