Jules Neale, the wife of Brisbane Lions captain Lachie Neale, has launched a scathing public attack on a former close friend, escalating the fallout from her recent revelation about the collapse of her marriage.
Bombshell Statement and Social Media Purge
The 35-year-old hairstylist and influencer sent social media into a frenzy on Friday by directly contradicting reports that she and the AFL superstar were quietly 'working through' private issues. In a stark Instagram statement, Jules declared, 'I want to make it very clear that I am not 'working through' anything. I have been betrayed in the most unimaginable way.'
Within hours of this explosive post, Jules undertook a significant digital purge, deleting every photo of Lachie from her Instagram account, effectively erasing over a decade of shared memories. The tangible signs of a split were further underscored by reports of a moving truck being spotted at the couple's Brisbane home.
Targeting a Former Friend
As the situation continued to unfold, Jules turned her attention to Tess Crosley, once one of her closest friends. She demanded Tess remove a series of images from the Brisbane Lions' recent grand final celebrations from her social media accounts.
The post in question, shared prior to Jules' marriage breakdown statement, featured joyful images of the group, including Jules and Lachie, celebrating the team's back-to-back premiership win on the field and in the sheds. In a now-deleted comment captured via screenshots, Jules wrote bluntly alongside the carousel: 'Take these down you idiot you're embarrassing yourself.'
As of Monday, the images and related TikTok videos reportedly remained visible on Tess's accounts, though she has since switched off comments after they were flooded by the public. The friendship appears irrevocably damaged, with the pair no longer following each other on Instagram. There is no suggestion of any wrongdoing by Tess.
A Stark Contrast and Focusing on Family
The current turmoil marks a dramatic shift from Jules's previous public comments about her marriage. Earlier this year, she described the union as 'solid' and spoke of their unity despite public pressure. The couple had also presented a united front at high-profile events like September's Brownlow Medal ceremony.
Amid the breakdown, Jules's focus has publicly shifted to her children. She recently marked her son Freddie's first birthday with an emotional Instagram post dedicated solely to him and her four-year-old daughter, Piper. Lachie was absent from the images and not mentioned in the caption.
'This little man, and his beautiful big sister, have taught me what real love, courage, and joy look like,' she wrote. The post stands in stark contrast to the ongoing public dispute and underscores her stated priority to heal and do what is best for her children.
