Mystery Surrounds Police Visit to Tess Crosley’s Home: Welfare Check and Seized Items Amid Lachie Neale Marriage Scandal
In a dramatic development to the ongoing fallout from Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale’s marriage breakdown, Queensland Police attended the Brisbane home of Tess and Ben Crosley on December 30, 2025. Officers seized several items during what authorities described as a routine welfare check, with no criminal investigation underway.
Photos from the scene show Tess Crosley, 29, peering anxiously from an upstairs window as her husband Ben spoke to two officers at the door. One policeman carried a large lockable case and two long black fabric bags into the property—likely for transporting the seized items—before leaving with them.
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Queensland Police confirmed the visit to the Camp Hill address: “Police attended… and took possession of a number of items following a welfare check. There is no criminal matter being investigated.” No further details were provided on the nature of the items or the reason for the check.
The timing has fueled intense speculation, coming just days after Neale’s emotional press conference on January 2, 2026, where he confirmed his separation from wife Jules and stepped down as Lions co-captain. Tess Crosley, a former close friend of Jules and a married mother-of-one, has been at the center of rumors surrounding the “unimaginable betrayal” Jules referenced in a December Instagram post.
The two families were once inseparable, frequently holidaying together and celebrating the Lions’ back-to-back premierships side-by-side on the MCG turf in September 2025.
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Photos from grand final day show Tess wearing a Neale badge, with the couples and their children posing joyfully. A November holiday in Queensland further highlighted their bond, but cracks emerged publicly when Jules demanded Tess remove certain social media posts and later unfollowed her.
Neither Tess nor Ben Crosley has commented publicly, and there are no allegations of wrongdoing against them. Both have recently been photographed without their wedding rings, adding to reports of strain in their own marriage amid the scandal.
Tess, a former Mormon missionary with conservative family ties, has faced scrutiny for her social media activity, including bikini posts during the Christmas period. She returned to Brisbane from a northern NSW getaway just before the police visit.
The welfare check has raised questions about potential concerns for safety or wellbeing in the household, possibly linked to the intense media and public attention the family has endured. Tabloid coverage has been relentless, with paparazzi capturing Tess collecting belongings and Ben appearing downcast.
For Lachie Neale, the personal turmoil continues to overshadow his stellar career. The dual Brownlow Medalist emphasized family privacy in his announcement, apologizing for letting his loved ones down while committing to the Lions for 2026.
As the AFL community processes Neale’s captaincy resignation and separation, this latest incident involving the Crosleys underscores the human cost of high-profile scandals. While police have downplayed the visit as non-criminal, the sight of officers removing items in specialized cases has only heightened intrigue.
Supporters have expressed sympathy online, with many calling for privacy during this difficult time. The Crosleys and Neales have yet to address the police attendance directly, leaving the public to speculate on what prompted the welfare concern.
This episode serves as a reminder of the pressures faced by those in the orbit of elite athletes, where private lives can quickly become public spectacles. As 2026 begins, all parties appear focused on healing and moving forward separately.
