Explosive new information has surfaced detailing how Jules Neale, the wife of AFL champion Lachie Neale, first learned of her husband's infidelity, a betrayal she described as "unimaginable."
WAGs Deliver the Devastating News
According to a report in The Herald Sun, the Perth-born hair stylist and mother of two was informed of the affair by partners of other Brisbane Lions players. The publication states that after considerable deliberation, one WAG consulted with another player's partner before they jointly decided to tell Jules the painful truth.
While the precise timing remains unclear, the revelation aligns with a poignant Instagram post Jules shared in December. In that post, she told her followers she had "been betrayed in the most unimaginable way" and was emphatically not "working through" the situation. "All I can do now is try to heal and do what's best for my children," she wrote.
Fallout from the Scandal
The personal crisis has triggered significant professional and geographical consequences. Lachie Neale stepped down as co-captain of the Brisbane Lions during a press conference on January 2, 2026. At that conference, the dual Brownlow medallist publicly confirmed the separation, stating, "While I won't go into specifics, I can say that I have let my family down and I apologise for my actions that have let down those that are closest to me."
It is believed Jules has since relocated to her home state of Western Australia with the couple's two children. Meanwhile, Lachie remains in Brisbane preparing for the upcoming 2026 AFL season.
A New Chapter and Lingering Questions
The latest details of the marriage breakdown emerge as Neale was photographed on the balcony of his new Brisbane apartment. In images obtained by media, the Lions player appeared shirtless and was seen smiling. Notably, a mystery woman was also pictured with him on the balcony, raising further questions as the fallout from the scandal continues.
The affair, which reportedly involves Tess Crosley, has rocked the AFL community and drawn intense public scrutiny to the private lives of one of the game's most celebrated families. The path forward for both Jules and Lachie Neale remains a deeply personal matter, now playing out under an unforgiving public spotlight.
