Stephen Coniglio from the GWS Giants is considered to be one of the best players in the AFL.

It turns out, that he’s also one of the most generous players in the game too.

Stephen turns 25 today, but he decided to celebrate his special day in a rather unique way.

Last week, John Stanley received a text claiming to come from Stephen.

In it, it said to celebrate his birthday he wanted to meet with some of the junior members, like John’s son Tom.

Naturally, John was a little suspicious, so he got the number checked out by the GWS Giants.

Turns out, it was Stephen!

But no one at GWS knew about it, and the entire initiative was Stephen’s idea.

Click PLAY below to hear how it all unfolded

One of the best in the AFL surprised my son Tom at home for Christmas. Quality person. Great club. Thanks @stephenconiglio @GWSGIANTS @AFL pic.twitter.com/zTXfIZcDXZ

— John Stanley (@JohnStanley2UE) December 13, 2018