Perth influencer Jules Neale has permanently removed a tattoo dedicated to her AFL ex-partner Lachie Neale, following the high-profile split caused by his alleged affair with her best friend. In an Instagram video posted on Sunday, Neale is seen undergoing laser treatment to erase a cursive ‘L’ letter on her wrist, with the caption: “Getting rid of what no longer serves us . . . even if it was meant to be permanent.”
Split and Alleged Betrayal
The 36-year-old mother of two moved to Perth in recent months after her relationship with Brisbane Lions player Lachie Neale broke down. The couple’s marriage ended amid swirling speculation in December, when Jules confirmed the split in an Instagram statement. “I want to make it very clear that I am not ‘working through’ anything,” she wrote. “I have been betrayed in the most unimaginable way. All I can do now is to heal and do what’s best for my children.” Reports allege Lachie had an affair with Jules’ best friend Tess Crosley.
New Beginnings in Perth
Since the public fallout, Jules has stepped away from the role of supportive WAG and forged her own path. She attended Australian Fashion Week 2026 and partnered with several fashion brands, including a paid trip to the Maldives with a travel company. In May, she announced a return to hairdressing, posting on her Jules Neale Hair Instagram account: “Beautiful Perth clients I’m back on the tools! Doing what I love! I can’t wait to get back in salon.” She will work at a salon in Mount Pleasant.
The tattoo removal symbolizes a clean break from her past, as she focuses on her children and career. According to the source, the video was shared on Instagram on Sunday, June 22, 2026.
