AFL star's tragic news about his beautiful stillborn son.

AFL star Rory Sloane and his TV presenter wife Belinda Riverso have revealed that their son was delivered stillborn.

The Adelaide Crows player told fans on Instagram about the tragic news. 

'Last week we said goodbye to our beautiful little man. Leo Rory Sloane was born into the world still, but perfect,' he said. 

'Thanks for making us the proudest parents and filling our hearts with love beyond measure. 

'The moments we had with you are now beautiful memories that will last a lifetime. #lionwarrior'.

More than 17,000 people liked the post within an hour. 

The sad news comes four months after Rory and Belinda announced they were expecting their first baby.  

Rory did not play for the Adelaide Crows on  Saturday with fans being told it was for 'personal reasons'.

The club requested 'the privacy of Rory, his wife Belinda and their families is respected at this time'. 

Our thoughts are with them.