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Jules and Lachie Neale marriage breakdown

Overview

Jules Neale has publicly addressed the breakdown of her marriage to Brisbane Lions AFL player Lachie Neale, citing his infidelity. Neale shared on the ‘Pretty Sure Podcast’ that she discovered the infidelity through the Brisbane Lions social circle after a partner at the club informed a close friend.

Subsequent details revealed the infidelity involved Neale’s former best friend, Tess Crosley, who described the situation as an “ongoing, four-month affair.” Following the revelation in December 2025, Jules Neale relocated to Western Australia with her two children. Crosley expressed regret for her actions on ‘The Debrief’ podcast, stating, “I have made some bad decisions I deeply regret, but I believe that I’m not a bad person.”

Lachie Neale confirmed the separation in January and stepped down from his role as co-captain of the Brisbane Lions. In more recent developments, Jules Neale expanded on her account during podcast appearances, alleging that Neale had affairs with Crosley and at least two other women. She noted the emotional difficulty of the situation and questioned whether others within the football community were aware of the conduct.

In response to these ‘tell-all’ interviews, AFL journalist Caroline Wilson criticized the decision to air such private details publicly, particularly as they coincided with the eve of the AFL finals. Wilson stated she was not taking sides but expressed confusion regarding the motivations behind the public disclosures.

Entities

Brisbane Lions · Jules Neale · Lachie Neale · Tess Crosley · Caroline Wilson

Timeline

  1. 17 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Caroline Wilson criticizes ‘tell-all’ interviews regarding Lachie Neale scandal

    Journalist Caroline Wilson has questioned the purpose of ‘tell-all’ podcast interviews by Jules Neale and Tess Crosley regarding a cheating scandal involving Brisbane Lions player Lachie Neale.

  2. 21 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Jules Neale addresses affair scandal involving Lachie Neale

    Jules Neale has addressed the end of her marriage to AFL player Lachie Neale, detailing a four-month affair involving her former best friend, Tess Crosley.

  3. 23 days ago

    [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Jules Neale details discovery of Lachie Neale's infidelity

    Jules Neale revealed on a podcast that she discovered her ex-husband Lachie Neale's infidelity through the Brisbane Lions club partner circle.

Sources

7news.com.au · communitynews.com.au · europesays.com · marieclaire.com.au · oliverwillis.com · thenightly.com.au · thewest.com.au · womansday.com.au

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