The ongoing fallout from one of the AFL's most discussed off-field controversies has shifted its focus towards the prominent family background of Tess Crosley.
The Digital Star Sister
While Tess Crosley finds herself at the centre of allegations regarding the breakdown of Lachie and Jules Neale's marriage, it has been revealed she is not the only member of her family with a significant public profile. Her younger sister, Tanika Caesar, has built a substantial online following.
Known to her fans as "Tani," Caesar has amassed over one million followers on TikTok. Her content ranges from poetry and history videos to a popular series where she shares stories with her father. Beyond social media, she is also the founder of a jewellery label named Caesar Archivum.
A Conservative Upbringing and Social Media Silence
Although Caesar has not publicly addressed her sister's alleged involvement with the Brisbane Lions star, she has previously spoken about their shared conservative upbringing. Both sisters were raised in the Mormon church, which came with strict religious expectations including modest dress codes and firm behavioural rules.
Reports indicate that both women stepped away from the church as adults, a decision that was reportedly difficult due to its conflict with their family's traditional values. Notably, Caesar's social media activity has been unusually quiet over the past month since news of the alleged affair broke. Her most recent post promoted her jewellery brand's Black Friday sale, believed to have originated in November last year.
Jules Neale's Cryptic Response
The renewed focus on the Crosley family comes after Lachie Neale's wife, Jules, made a pointed social media update. Now based in Perth with her children and family, Jules shared a series of upbeat, sun-soaked images on Instagram. The carousel featured her smiling in a blue polka-dot bikini and a brown cowboy hat, alongside pictures with friends.
The post was accompanied by the Taylor Swift song 'Father Figure' from the artist's latest album. Fans were quick to note the song's lyrics, which centre on themes of confrontation, protection, and consequences. Jules captioned the post with a simple "?", allowing the images and music to convey the message, which many interpreted as a quiet declaration of resilience and moving forward.
Meanwhile, Lachie Neale is believed to be residing in an apartment in Brisbane, while Tess Crosley's current whereabouts are unknown. The scandal continues to captivate the AFL world and its supporters, blending personal drama with the intense public scrutiny that follows high-profile sports figures.
