Nicky Brownless shows off her statement Garry Lyon engagement ring as the couple arrive at Melbourne Airport

AFL star Garry Lyon and Nicky Brownless announced their engagement earlier this month, seven years after their relationship began in scandalous circumstances.

On Wednesday, Nicky was spotted at Melbourne Airport flaunting her statement engagement ring as she returned from a holiday abroad with Garry, 56.

Nicky proudly showed off the stunning sparkler on her left hand as she walked through the arrivals hall with Lyon.

The stunning creation looked exquisite on her hand and was a testament to the strong bond she shares with her fiancé Garry.

Nicky rocked a relaxed, casual look as she walked alongside the AFL star, opting for a loose-fitting gray blouse which she teamed with black trousers.

AFL star Garry Lyon and Nicky Brownless announced their engagement earlier this month, seven years after their relationship began in scandalous circumstances.  Both pictured

AFL star Garry Lyon and Nicky Brownless announced their engagement earlier this month, seven years after their relationship began in scandalous circumstances. Both pictured

On Wednesday, Nicky was spotted at Melbourne Airport flaunting her statement engagement ring as she returned from a holiday abroad with Garry, 56

On Wednesday, Nicky was spotted at Melbourne Airport flaunting her statement engagement ring as she returned from a holiday abroad with Garry, 56

She let her blonde tresses hang freely around her shoulders and applied a light layer of makeup.

Meanwhile, Garry appeared to be in good spirits as he walked alongside Nicky in a simple blue T-shirt and gray trousers.

He completed his look with a pair of sunglasses which he tucked into his t-shirt.

Garry wore his black hair freshly styled and completed his relaxed look with a salt and pepper beard.

The former Melbourne captain controversially went public in 2016 with Nicky, the ex-wife of his close friend and former AFL Footy Show co-host Billy Brownless, 56.

Garry surprised his best pal by starting a relationship with his wife of 18 years just 12 months after their split.

Nicky proudly showed off the stunning sparkler on her left hand as she walked through the arrivals hall with Lyon

Nicky proudly showed off the stunning sparkler on her left hand as she walked through the arrivals hall with Lyon

After years of intense scrutiny, on a recent trip to the Mornington Peninsula, Gary knelt, proposed to Nicky and gifted her a huge diamond ring.

Nicky posted a picture of the couple lovingly hugging each other on Instagram and captioned it, “The best surprise.”

She recently spoke about her life with Garry and their children after publicly splitting from her ex-husband Billy in 2015.

The blonde beauty revealed she is still very close to Billy and has a strong co-parenting relationship with the former Geelong Cats star, she told the Sydney Morning Herald.

The stunning creation looked simply exquisite on her hand

The stunning creation looked simply exquisite on her hand