PORT ADELAIDE senior coach Lauren Arnell and wife Lexi Edwards have welcomed a healthy baby girl. 

Marlie Margaret Edwards was born on Thursday, 4 January at 9:06am, weighing 3.34 kilograms.

Lauren and Lexi have welcomed a healthy baby girl, Marlie. Image: Lauren Arnell and Lexi Edwards/Instagram.

Back in November, the pair were married in a surprise low-key ceremony, with just their two best friends in attendance as witnesses.

Assistant coach Sam Virgo is taking on higher duties in the AFLW program until Arnell returns from parental leave, prior to the 2024 season.