Panthers winger Brian Toโo has capped a premiership-winning performance by proposing to his partner Moesha Crichton-Ropati moments after the full-time siren in Sundayโs grand final at Suncorp Stadium.
Toโo, who was at his metre-eating best with 238 metres in theย gripping 14-12 win, walked over to the sideline and got down on one knee for the heart-warming celebration.
They received a rousing roar from the nearby fans when Moesha said yes, adding a very different flavour to Penrithโs post-game celebrations.
โFirst of all, I want to give all the glory to God, what a year itโs been for not only myself but for my community as well,โ Toโo told Channel Nine.
โI want to thank my beautiful partner for saying yes and also for the boys for getting us the win. Iโm just grateful to be here and so lucky.ย
โIโm really speechless, not only because of the year Iโve had with Origin but also now to finish the year with a ring.
โItโs a special moment to have with not only my partner but my family in lockdown as well. Iโm really happy.โ
Moesha said she had no idea Toโo would get down on one knee and ask for her hand in marriage.
Moesha, who moved to Queensland with Toโo following the Origin series as part of Penrithโs family entourage, was just as humble about her partnerโs achievements.
โI thought he was coming over to give me a hug like he usually does, I wasnโt expecting that, not at all,โ she said.ย
โIโm really close with my parents and it was 50-50 to come up here. I wanted to be with Brian but also wanted to be with my parents at the same time.
โI thank God, if it wasnโt for him, none of this wouldโve happened. Being here with each other made it even better.โ
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