Fremantle Dockers midfielder Andrew Brayshaw has sparked attention with a recent social media post featuring Jules Neale, the estranged wife of his former teammate Lachie Neale. The Instagram Story, uploaded just before 9pm on Friday, offers a glimpse into a casual gathering in Perth.
Social Media Snapshot from Perth Restaurant
Brayshaw, who once shared a house with Lachie Neale during their time at the Dockers, shared a photo to his Instagram account showing his wife Lizzie Stock, Jules Neale, and another friend enjoying an evening out. The trio appeared cheerful in the image, raising glasses of white wine while seated at a restaurant table.
The setting suggests they were dining at La Lune, a French restaurant located in East Fremantle, with the menu visible in the shot. This casual social media update provides a rare public sighting of Jules Neale amidst the ongoing personal drama surrounding her marriage.
Timing Coincides with Lachie Neale's Perth Arrival
The Instagram Story emerged just one day after Lachie Neale was photographed arriving quietly at Perth Airport on Thursday night. The Brownlow medallist attempted to maintain a low profile, wearing a blue cap pulled down to cover his face, along with a white T-shirt and brown sweatpants.
Observers noted that Neale did not appear to be wearing his wedding ring during the airport sighting. However, his phone screensaver reportedly still displayed an image believed to be of Jules and one of their children. When approached about whether he planned to visit his estranged wife or children during his Perth stay, Neale declined to comment.
Background of the Neale Family Situation
The personal life of the AFL star became public in December when Jules Neale released a statement revealing she had experienced "betrayal in the most unimaginable way." Following this disclosure, reports surfaced alleging that Lachie Neale had engaged in an affair with Jules' close friend Tess Crosley.
Andrew Brayshaw's Instagram post represents one of the first public appearances of Jules Neale since these revelations, though the image itself shows nothing more than a friendly gathering. The Dockers midfielder has maintained his friendship with both parties despite the complicated circumstances.
The Neales' marital breakdown has continued to unfold publicly, with their family mansion recently listed for sale. Brayshaw's social media activity, while seemingly innocuous, adds another layer to the ongoing narrative surrounding one of Australian football's most prominent couples.
